Dalmia Cement recorded a rise in cement production to 57.3 lakh tonne in March 2012 from 54.9 lakh tonne in March 2011. Cement despatch of the company was pegged at 58.4 lakh tonne in March 2012 as compared to 53.4 lakh tonne in March 2011. Cement production was recorded at 538 lakh tonne for the financial year ended March 2012 as compared to 466.7 lakh tonne for the financial year ended March 2011. Cement despatch was pegged at 538.6 lakh tonne for the financial year ended March 2012 as compared to 464.4 lakh tonne in March 2011.