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Nirma's plant in trouble

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Nirma’s proposed cement plant at Mahuva region of Bhavnagar district of Gujarat is in trouble. The expert committee formed by Supreme Court for on-site inspection refused to lift the MoEF’s stay on work. Shree Mahua Bandhara Khetiwadi Pariyavaran Bachav Samiti, a group of farmers from around Mahuva, has challenged the order of Gujarat High Court allowing Nirma to go ahead with its plant on the land allotted by the Gujarat government. But Nirma came out strongly against MoEF and stated that the ministry cannot force it to close down the construction. The company further informed the ministry that it’s assumption of jurisdiction was not only uncalled for, unwarranted and unjust, but was clearly an attempt to overreach the Supreme Court’s order. The company also stated that if the MoEF does not withdraw its decision then it would be constrained to move the apex court in an appropriate manner.

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Nuvoco Vistas expands with second RMX plant in Nagpur

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of its second Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plant in Nagpur. Strategically positioned on Kamptee Road, Nagpur-II enhances the company’s reach in key markets, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Located just 27 km from Nuvoco’s existing Nagpur-I Mihan plant, the new facility benefits from excellent connectivity via the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway, ensuring seamless access to Nagpur city, Koradi and Bhandara Road. Its proximity to key industrial areas like Panchgaon and Hingna further strengthens raw material supply, boosting operational efficiency.
With a production capacity of 90 Cum/hour, Nagpur-II features a Twin Shaft Mixer capable of producing a diverse range of concrete grades, including Nuvoco’s signature brands like XCON, CONCRETO, ECODURE, ARTISTE, and INSTAMIX.
Commenting on the launch, Prashant Jha, Chief of Ready-Mix Concrete at Nuvoco, said that Nagpur-II has strengthened their presence in Maharashtra, allowing them to meet growing construction demands with improved efficiency, faster deliveries, and enhanced support for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects.

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UltraTech expands Karur plant

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UltraTech Cement has commissioned 0.6Mt/yr of new cement grinding capacity at its Karur grinding plant in Tamil Nadu. The expansion follows the commissioning of a 2.7Mt/yr greenfield grinding unit at the site in April 2024. The plant’s total capacity is now 3.3Mt/yr. The additional capacity will reportedly help UltraTech to meet the rising demand for composite cement in South India and improve its blended cement ratio. The producer’s domestic grey cement capacity now stands at 167Mt/yr and its global capacity at 172Mt/yr.

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Ambuja Cements supports local entrepreneurship

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Ambuja Cements is fostering economic empowerment in Bhatapara through the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, which supports rural women in achieving financial independence. Aligning with the Ministry of Rural Development’s goal to help self-help group (SHG) members earn Rs.1 lakh annually, Ambuja Cements’ CSR team has empowered 188 women entrepreneurs through training and enterprise support.
Women like Kuleshwari Verma, a fancy store owner earning Rs.3.75 lakh annually, and Kusum Patel, a vegetable cultivator earning Rs.1.1 lakh per year, have transformed their livelihoods through this program. Over 11,500 women across Ambuja Cements’ CSR locations have benefited from skill development initiatives, enabling them to start businesses in tailoring, agriculture, and retail.

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