Ultratech Cement Share Price

UltraTech Cement produces and sells cement and products connected to cement, principally in India. The Aditya Birla Group includes the Indian cement manufacturer UltraTech Cement Limited, which has its headquarters in Mumbai. The largest producer of grey cement, ready mix concrete (RMC), and white cement in India, UltraTech is a $ 5.9 billion powerhouse in the building solutions industry. Without China, it is the third-largest cement manufacturer in the world. Outside of China, UltraTech is the only cement manufacturer with a production capacity of 100 MTPA or more in a single nation. UAE, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, and India are among the locations where the company conducts business.

UltraTech Cement Ltd – Growth History and Empire Expansion

In 2000, Ultratech Cement was acquired by Larsen & Toubro. It was then demerged, bought by Grasim, and changed its name to Ultra Tech Cement in 2004. The largest exporter of cement clinker in the nation today is Ultatech Cement, a division of the Aditya Birla Group. 52 million tonnes may be produced annually by UltraTech Cement Limited. It manufactures and distributes Portland Pozzalana, Blast Furnace Slag, and Ordinary Portland Cement. In addition, it creates ready-mix concrete (RMC). The facilities are all certified to ISO 9001.

The Indian Ocean, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East are among the main exports.

Samruddhi Cement Limited merged with UltraTech Cement Limited in July 2010, and Narmada Cement Company Limited merged with UltraTech in May 2006.

In September 2010, ETA Star Cement's operations in the UAE, Bahrain, and Bangladesh were taken over by UltraTech Cement Middle East Investments Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Acquisitions and mergers

2013 - Paid Rs 3,800 million for Jaypee Group's Gujarat cement unit.

2017 - Paid Rs 16,189 million for Jaiprakash Associates' six integrated cement plants.

2018: Entered into an agreement with Century Textile and Industries to demerge Century's cement business into ultratech.

Binani Cement was purchased for Rs 7,266 million in November 2018.

As of date, ultra tech cement is:

● One of India's leading producers of white cement as well as the country's largest producer of ready-mix concrete (RMC) and grey cement.

● Cement sector in India with the highest market capitalization

● Partner of choice as a cement supplier for building and infrastructure projects

● The biggest single-brand retail network in India has over 2500 locations and offers independent home builders a one-stop-shop.

● With a market reach covering more than 80% of Indian cities and villages, the dealer and retail network has more than 100,000 channel partners nationwide.

● Commissioned a greenfield project in 2018 in a record 12-month period for the least amount of money with "zero" safety incidents

● To meet the expanding demands of institutional customers, there are more than 130 ready-mix concrete facilities spread across 50 cities in India.

● The second firm in Asia to issue dollar-based sustainability-linked bonds is UltraTech. It is also the first company to do so in India.

● More than 2.1 million beneficiaries in more than 500 villages receive assistance from UltraTech through its CSR in India.

● Outside of China, UltraTech is the only cement manufacturer with a production capacity of 100 MTPA or more in a single nation.

● India's largest customer loyalty program empowers masons and contractors

Presence of Ultratech Cement And Plants

UltraTech Cement operates 23 integrated plants, 1 clinkerization plant, 26 grinding units, and 7 bulk terminals.

Under-five business verticals, UltraTech offers a variety of products to meet the requirements of various construction aspects, from the foundation to the finish:

● Grey Cement

● White Cement

● Concrete

● Building Products

● UltraTech Building Solutions

Its operations extend to Sri Lanka, Bahrain, the UAE, and India. UltraTech sells its products under the Birla White brand in the white cement market.

The company operates 11 integrated plants in the UAE, including one white cement plant and one clinkerisation facility, 15 grinding units in India, two in the UAE, one in Bahrain, and one in Bangladesh, and five terminals, four in India and one in Sri Lanka.

UltraTech Cement Products

From foundation to finish, UltraTech offers a wide range of materials to meet the needs of the building industry. Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement, Portland Pozzalana Cement, White Cement, Ready Mix Concrete, and a variety of additional building options are included.

● Tile Adhesive

UltraTech TILEFIXO is a polymer-modified cement-based high-performance, high-strength, high-quality tile adhesive designed for use on walls and floors. Thin bed applications are suitable for both indoor and exterior use. TILEFIXO comes in four different versions for different applications.

● Products for Repair

High-strength polymer-enhanced Repair Mortar and Micro Concrete for use on de-stressed columns, beams, and highly porous roofs that require repair and strengthening.

● Flooring Screeds 

Multipurpose Floor Screeds are used in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings as an underlayment for floor tiles. Strongly advised over waterproof agents used as a single or two-component over concrete roofs with greater thicknesses that need slopes to drain off rainwater, obviating the need to apply brick bat coba.

● Waterproofing Materials

For usage in wet areas like bathrooms, swimming pools, and water tanks, among other uses, a wide variety of Polymer / Co polymer-modified / Acrylic / SBR latex combinations as single or two components underlayment waterproofing agents are available.

Features & Advantages: Waterproofing materials enhance productivity in low water/cement ratios. Due to their compatibility and liquid state, neither of them shrinks when mixed.

● Grout (Industrial/Precision)

Non-shrink, non-expandable high-performance industrial grouts are used in a wide range of applications, including machine foundations, precast element joining, and high-performance safety vaults.

● Plasters

Plasters for thin and thick coat application on internal and outdoor walls with polymer-modified surface finishing plasters.

● Masonry Supplies

AAC blocks, Fly Ash Bricks, and Concrete Blocks are thin bed jointing material

● Aerated Concrete Autoclaved Block

For masonry construction, a lightweight block is used.

Shareholding Pattern as of March 2022

The shareholding of the company as of March 2022 comprised of the following:-

1. Promoters- 59.96%

2. Foreign Institutional Investors- 14.03%

3. Domestic Institutional Investors-16.39%

4. The public in general- 9.48%

5. Government- 0.05%

Key CSR Initiatives

The Aditya Birla Group's CSR objective, "To actively contribute to the social and economic development of the areas in which we operate," is something UltraTech believes in. In doing so, and by creating a better, more sustainable way of life for society's weaker members, we may effectively contribute to inclusive growth and enhance the country's human development index.”

● Projects for the Common Good

Education, healthcare, a sustainable livelihood, infrastructure, and social reform are the main areas of concentration. Water, sanitation, and women's empowerment are all interconnected issues.

● Model villages

People in a model village have access to all parts of life, including education, health care, family welfare, infrastructure, agriculture, watershed management, and viable livelihood opportunities.

● To promote social change, the company promotes and supports Dowry-free marriage; widow remarriage; anti-social awareness programs de-addiction campaigns and programs; and espousing core moral values. • Parity between men and women

● Infrastructure Development is the company's effort to establish uptal services that make up the infrastructure.

● Basic infrastructure facilities

● Housing arises corn-cornerstone long-term growth.

● Clean drinking water

● Sanitation and hygiene

● Renewable energy sources

Areas of Focus

● Sustainable Livelihood

● Healthcare

● Education

● Infrastructure Development

● Social Change