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Balrampur Chini vs Dalmia Bharat vs Dhampur Sugar vs Shree Renuka Sugar: Which sugar stock to buy after Q4 results 2026?
Sugar firms faced a tough earnings report for the fourth quarter of FY26, as many companies faced pressure on profits due to rising costs, declining sugar prices, and challenges in their ethanol and distillery sectors.
Dalmia Bharat buys Jaiprakash cement assets from Adani for Rs 2,850 crore
Dalmia Bharat is acquiring Jaiprakash Associates' cement business from Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore. This deal adds 5.2 million tonnes of cement capacity. The company is also expanding existing facilities. By FY28, Dalmia Bharat's total production capacity will reach 66.7 million tonnes. The transaction is expected to complete soon. This acquisition strengthens Dalmia Bharat's position as a pan-India player.

Cement prices may rise as companies battle soaring costs: HDFC Securities
Rajesh Ravi, Institutional Research Analyst at HDFC Securities believes the cement industry is now focusing more on profitability and margins rather than aggressive capacity expansion, even as competition in Central India intensifies after Dalmia Bharat’s latest acquisition.

Dalmia Bharat to buy JAL cement assets from Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore
The acquisition of cement assets of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates will help Dalmia Bharat deepen its presence in central India and increase cement capacity by nearly 10%, or 5.2 mtpa.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) to acquire 5.2 MnTPA cement undertaking from Jaiprakash Associates
Additionally to acquire 3.3 MnTPA clinker capacity and 99 MW thermal power capacity
Dalmia Bharat seals Rs 2,850 crore deal for JAL cement assets after Adani insolvency takeover
Dalmia Cement has acquired key cement assets from Jaiprakash Associates for ₹2,850 crore. This deal, facilitated by the Adani Group's insolvency resolution, strengthens Dalmia's presence in central India. The acquisition includes cement plants and power capacity, boosting Dalmia's total capacity significantly. This move accelerates expansion plans and provides faster market access.

Explained - How the Jaiprakash assets acquisition benefits Dalmia Bharat
Dalmia Bharat has a plan to achieve capacity of 66.7 MTPA by the second or third quarter of financial year 2028, and end that financial year with a capacity of 75 MT.

Dalmia Bharat to acquire JAL cement capacity in central India from Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore
According to Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO of Dalmia Bharat Limited, the move serves as a "great strategic fit," providing a faster head start into the high-potential Central Indian markets compared to a greenfield project.
Dalmia Bharat nears deal for JAL cement assets after Adani insolvency takeover: sources
Dalmia Bharat is set to acquire Jaiprakash Associates' cement assets for over Rs 2,500 crore. This follows Adani Group's acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates under insolvency. The deal settles past disputes. Adani Ports is also acquiring a fertilizer holding company. Adani Power has acquired Jaiprakash Associates' power assets. These moves signal significant consolidation in India's infrastructure sector.
Cement cos diverge on expansion plans amid West Asia uncertainty
Indian cement companies are taking different paths on spending. Some, like Ultratech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Nuvoco Vistas, are increasing investments for expansion. Others, including Ambuja Cement and Shree Cement, are slowing down their capital expenditure. This divergence reflects varied growth strategies in the Indian market. The focus remains on India's long-term development drivers.
Cement cos diverge on expansion plans amid West Asia uncertainty
Indian cement companies are taking different paths on spending. Some, like Ultratech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Nuvoco Vistas, are increasing investments for expansion. Others, including Ambuja Cement and Shree Cement, are slowing down their capital expenditure. This divergence reflects varied growth strategies in the Indian market. The focus remains on India's long-term development drivers.

Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka to Dalmia Bharat: Sugar stocks in focus after govt bans sugar exports - Mint
Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka to Dalmia Bharat: Sugar stocks in focus after govt bans sugar exportsMint