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Ethiopia set to increase cement output by 50%

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A new plant and two plant expansions are expected to commence operations this year in Ethiopia, ensuring the East African country’s cement output will increase by over 50 per cent. According to government officials, the construction boom is cited as a major incitement for this capacity increase.In a news report, Shimeles Wolde, head of the Chemical and Allied Industries Directorate in the Industry Ministry, has recently explained how the capacity increase is expected to help end the need for imports by as early as next year. Over the past few years, 1 million tpa of cement has been imported into Ethiopia to help meet the country’s 8 million tpa demand. Lafarge SA, the world’s largest cement manufacturer, and Dangote Cement Plc. Nigeria’s largest company by market value are among the 36 companies licensed by the Ethiopian government to help attain the 27 million tpa target set for 2015. Demand for cement may even be met by the end of next year, when the expected completion of 22 projects will increase annual production from 2.7 million tpa to 13.5 million tpa.

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Shree Cement reports 2025 financial year results

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Shree Cement posted revenue of US$2.38 billion for FY2025, marking a 5.5 per cent decline year-on-year. Operating costs rose 2.9 per cent to US$2.17 billion, resulting in an EBITDA of US$528 million—down 12 per cent from the previous year. Net profit fell 50 per cent to US$141 million. The company reported cement sales of 9.84Mt in Q4 FY2025, a 3.3 per cent increase from 9.53Mt in Q4 FY2024, with premium products making up 16 per cent of total sales.

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Rekha Onteddu to become director at Sagar Cements

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Sagar Cements has announced the appointment of Rekha Onteddu as a non-executive independent director, effective 30 June 2025. According to People in Business News, Rekha Onteddu is currently serving in a similar capacity at Andhra Cements, the parent company of Sagar Cements.

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India’s cement consumption set to rise

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According to a Moody’s report, India’s cement consumption is projected to rise by 50 per cent over the next five years, increasing from 445 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) in FY24 to 670 MMTPA by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by government infrastructure spending and rising housing demand, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 6-7 per cent. To meet this demand, major cement companies are likely to continue acquiring smaller, less profitable firms.

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