Ambuja Cements:

• Started in 1983 by  Narotam Sekhsaria and Suresh Neotia.
• Earlier known as Gujarat Ambuja Cements,
• In 2006, Holcim acquired management control by by buying more than 50% stake.
• 5 Integrated cement manufacturing plant and 8 cement grinding units.
• 7800 dealers and 25000 retailers across 24 states.
• One of most efficient cement manufacturing facilities in the world.
• Market share of 9.5% in CY 2011.
• 1^st domestic cement manufacturers to build a captive port with 3 terminals along Western coastline.
• Owns fleet of ships for cheap transport of cement to bulk customers.
• As on 31-Dec-2011, Debt was Rs.69.6 Cr and Cash balance Rs.2071 Cr.
• Future capex would be funded by internal accrual.