REUTERS/Amit DaveBENGALURU, Sept 20 (Reuters) - India's Adani Group has pledged shares worth about $12.5 billion in two cement units, days after the conglomerate controlled by billionaire Gautam Adani completed the purchase of stakes in those businesses from Switzerland's Holcim (HOLN.S). The pledged shares of ACC and Ambuja were worth around 989.46 billion rupees based on Monday's closing prices and accounted for a 57% stake in ACC (ACC.NS) and a 63% stake in Ambuja Cements (ABUJ.NS). (https://bityl.co/EZE6) (https://bityl.co/EZEE)Deutsche Bank AG's Hong Kong branch, which is the agent for the pledged shares in ACC and Ambuja, made the disclosure in filings to India's stock exchanges. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe group in May announced the acquisition of Holcim's cement businesses in India for $10.5 billion to become the country's No. read more($1 = 79.7210 Indian rupees)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Chris Thomas in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'SilvaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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