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CCI Clears Vedanta’s Rs 170 Billion Bid For Jaiprakash Associates

Competition watchdog approves Vedanta’s proposed acquisition under IBC.

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11 months ago

October 17, 2025

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted in-principle approval to Vedanta Ltd for its proposed acquisition of debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), subject to Vedanta winning the ongoing insolvency bid.

In addition to Vedanta, bids submitted by Jindal Power, PNC Infratech, Adani Group, and Dalmia Bharat for JAL have also received clearance from the regulator.

“The proposed combination involves the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Vedanta Ltd under a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in accordance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016,” the CCI said in a statement.

The regulator confirmed the decision via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Commission approves acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Vedanta Ltd.”

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the IBC, approval from the CCI has become a mandatory requirement before the Committee of Creditors (CoC) votes on any resolution plan submitted for approval.

The CoC of Jaiprakash Associates is still reviewing the resolution plans received, with voting expected to take place shortly.

Last month, Vedanta reportedly outbid the Adani Group to make a winning offer worth Rs 170 billion, translating into a net present value (NPV) of Rs 125.05 billion. Sources said the bid emerged as the top proposal in a competitive process that saw multiple expressions of interest earlier this year.

Jaiprakash Associates, part of the Jaypee Group, has business interests spanning real estate, cement, power, hospitality, and roads, but was admitted to insolvency by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench, on 3 June 2024, after defaulting on loan repayments.

According to financial filings, creditors have claimed over Rs 571.85 billion in unpaid dues. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) is the largest claimant, having purchased stressed loans from a consortium led by the State Bank of India.

In April 2025, around 25 companies expressed interest in acquiring JAL, but by June, only five — Vedanta Group, Adani Enterprises, Dalmia Bharat Cement, Jindal Power, and PNC Infratech — submitted final bids with earnest deposits.

Vedanta’s bid marks a significant step in its expansion across India’s natural resources, critical minerals, and energy sectors, further strengthening its position as one of the country’s largest industrial conglomerates.

JAL’s assets include major real estate developments such as Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida, Jaypee Wishtown in Noida, and the Jaypee International Sports City, located near the upcoming Jewar International Airport. The company also owns four cement plants in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, though these are currently non-operational, along with hotel properties in Delhi-NCR, Mussoorie, and Agra.

Another group company, Jaypee Infratech Ltd, has already been acquired by Mumbai-based Suraksha Group through the insolvency process.

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Cement Firms to Invest Rs. 130 bn in Green Energy by FY28

Cement companies plan to expand clean energy capacity to 6 GW by FY28

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2 days ago

September 17, 2026

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India’s major cement companies are set to raise their clean energy capacity to 6 GW by March 2028 from around 4 GW at the end of March 2026, according to ratings agency ICRA. The planned expansion is expected to involve investments of Rs. 130 bn over the next two years.

The additional capacity could generate annual savings of Rs. 62 bn to Rs. 67 bn, resulting in an estimated payback period of 1.8 to 2.2 years. Cement is an emission-intensive industry, and leading producers have established net-zero roadmaps covering the next 15 to 20 years.

The calcination process accounts for 57 to 60 per cent of the sector’s total emissions, while fuel combustion contributes 27 to 30 per cent and electricity consumption accounts for 10 to 13 per cent. ICRA said the figures highlighted the need for a broad decarbonisation strategy involving green power, blended cement, alternative fuels and improvements in clinker efficiency.

Green energy is considered one of the most commercially attractive decarbonisation options because it can reduce emissions while lowering operating costs. Every 5 per cent increase in green power replacement can reduce power and fuel costs by Rs. 15 to Rs. 16 per tonne. A 25 per cent replacement level could therefore save Rs. 75 to Rs. 80 per tonne and expand operating margins by 140 to 160 basis points.

Cement producers are also assessing carbon capture, utilisation and storage, although high implementation costs, energy requirements and limited transport and storage infrastructure are expected to slow commercial adoption. The government has proposed Rs. 200 bn over five years to support deployment across key sectors. Meanwhile, companies are targeting thermal substitution rates of 10 to 15 per cent over the next three to five years, compared with the current industry level of around 6 per cent.

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Centre Defers Clearance for Limestone Mine Near Bustard Habitat

Panel seeks revised mining plan and safeguards for pipelines and wildlife

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3 days ago

September 16, 2026

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The Centre has deferred environmental clearance for a proposed limestone mine near a Great Indian Bustard habitat in Ramgarh, Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The critically endangered species has an estimated wild population of about 130 in India.

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Telangana to Supply Subsidised Cement for Indiramma Houses

Poor families allotted Indiramma houses to receive cement at Rs. 230 per bag

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3 days ago

September 16, 2026

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The Telangana government will supply cement at a subsidised price of Rs. 230 per 50-kg bag to poor and low-income families allotted Indiramma houses. The prevailing market price is between Rs. 310 and Rs. 320 per bag, the Assembly was informed on Thursday.