CESC, the over Rs 3,000-crore power utility within the RPG group, has acquired a majority stake in Dhariwal Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for Rs 200 crore with an intent to acquire 100% in the next five months. Dhariwal is setting up a 600 mw thermal power station in Chandrapur, about 150 km from
On the basis of the Mumbai suburban tariff, CESC would earn Rs 1,600 crore of extra profit. Financial closure for the Chandrapur project will be achieved by December and it will be completed in 33 months from then. CESC's total investment in the acquisition of DIPL and implementation of the Chandrapur project will amount to Rs 2,800 crore, which will be funded through a 70:30 debt equity ratio. Half the power produced will be available for free market sale.
Meanwhile, CESC has readied a war chest of Rs 1,000 crore for more power acquisitions in the country. The targets will typically be companies looking to exit the power business. It is also eyeing financial closure of its 600 mw power project in Haldia, and is talking to three lead bankers.
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