- 04 Oct 2022
- ICICIdirect Research
KAJARIA CERAMICS LTD: INCORPORATION OF A JV COMPANY IN NEPAL
KAJARIACER - 1110 Change: -19.30 (-1.71 %)News:
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd is set to make investments upto Rs 125 crores (i.e. 50% of project cost of Rs 250 crores) in a company to be incorporated in Nepal, by way of equity and/or loan, for establishing a manufacturing facility in Nepal on joint venture basis between the company and various individuals affiliated with Ramesh Corp, Nepal. The proposed annual capacity would be 8 MSM (i.e. 4 MSM for Ceramic Floor/Wall Tiles and 4 MSM of Glazed Vitrified Tiles).
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Kajaria Ceramics is the largest manufacturer of ceramic/vitrified tiles in India with current annual capacity of 82.8 MSM. The company is already into expansion/acquisition mode wherein it is adding Rs 80 crore capex in sanitaryware segment and has acquired 51% stake in 4.8 MSM plant in Telangana (apart from completed capex of Rs 250 crore on tiles). The proposed investment in Nepal to set up a manufacturing capacity would be its first outside India venture and is likely to tap growing opportunities in the region.
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Positive.