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Session 3&4 2023 Strategy Intro and ABC Intro Dist
Session 3&4 2023 Strategy Intro and ABC Intro Dist
Session 3&4
1
Private and confidential | For class room 11/29/2023
discussion PGDM 23-24
2
Private and confidential | For class room 11/29/2023
discussion PGDM 23-24
3
Private and confidential | For class room 11/29/2023
discussion PGDM 23-24
• Holcim and Lafarge rivalry at global level • Investment in these two companies were vested with
• Holcim was unsuccessfully trying to enter Indian Ambuja Cement India Ltd. Its 40% stake was sold to
market Financial Investors to fund its investment.
• Lafarge meanwhile acquired Tata Steel Cement Unit • Holcim had also tried for L&T cement division but
in one of the first slump sale transactions Grasim was also vying for the same
• This has created a clear gap in Holcim portfolio • Gujarat Ambuja was struggling for financing of its
• In India meanwhile, Gujarat Ambuja has acquired acquisitions to acquire complete control
stakes in ACC, and control over Ambuja Rajasthan • This set a perfect road map for Holcim to enter and
(erstwhile DLF Cement) , and Ambuja Eastern Ltd. consolidate its position
(erstwhile Modi Cements) – so how geographical fit it
had created.
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4
Private and confidential | For class room 11/29/2023
discussion PGDM 23-24
• Growth of Adani
• Growth of Reliance
• Growth of HUL
5
Private and confidential | For class room 11/29/2023
discussion PGDM 23-24