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JK Cement Acquires 60 Per Cent Stake in Saifco Cements for Rs 1.5 Bn

JK Cement has announced the successful acquisition of a 60 per cent equity stake in Saifco Cements Private Limited, marking a strategic step to strengthen its presence in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Valued at Rs 150 crore, the deal aligns with JK Cement’s long-term strategy to enhance operations and deepen market penetration across North India.The acquisition involved purchasing shares from existing promoters along with fresh equity issued by Saifco. Following this transaction, Saifco has become a subsidiary of JK Cement, which will take over management control with immediate..

Shree Cement Sources Over 60 Per Cent Power From Renewables

Shree Cement has reached a significant sustainability milestone by sourcing over 60 per cent of its total power needs from renewable energy. With its renewable capacity now expanded to 582 MW, the company is setting new standards in environmentally friendly cement manufacturing.A recent highlight is the commissioning of a 60.3 MW solar power plant in Jodhpur, further strengthening Shree Cement’s commitment to clean energy. The company is aggressively investing in solar, wind, and waste heat recovery technologies across its production units as part of a climate-resilient strategy aimed at red..

Etihad, STARLUX Codeshare Boosts Links Between Abu Dhabi and Northeast Asia

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, enhancing customer access to Northeast Asia and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a key gateway between East and West.Announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, the partnership allows Etihad customers seamless connections to important Japanese cities such as Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka via Taipei. Meanwhile, STARLUX passengers gain direct access to Etihad’s European network through Abu Dhabi.Etihad will launch daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Ta..