Economy & Market

We're not looking for any takeovers

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14 years ago

August 31, 2012

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The company prefers to grow organically and proposes to set up a 30 MW thermal power project to overcome power crisis and also plans to set up few more RMC units in future, says K Ravi, Managing Director, NCL Industries.NCL Industries manufactures OPC and PPC in its plants. What is the annual installed capacity and the annual capacity utilization of your plants. What is the installed capacity you are targeting at in the next two years?NCL Industries manufactures various types/grades of cement in plants located at Mattapally in Nalgonda district and Kondapalli in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. These include OPC, PPC and special cement required for railway sleepers. The installed capacity of our plants is 2 million tonnes per annum and last year we have operated at a level of 60 per cent. In the next two years it is likely to reach a level of over 80 per cent.Apart from this, the company also manufactures cement bonded particle boards under the brand name ‘Bison Panel’, prefabricated structures and Ready Mix Concrete. The company is also having two small hydro projects having a combined capacity to generate 15.75 MW of power per annum.Could you elaborate on the latest technologies used at your cement plant? What kind of quality control checks and systems has your company put in place to maintain quality of cement produced?
NCL Industries is always on the look out for adopting modern technologies in their processing units. Recent capacity expansion was completely done using latest technological improvements like vertical roller mills for raw materials and fuel grinding, online sampling equipment, stack monitoring and gas analyzers, RAB1H for preventing dust emission. Latest pendulum no spillage clinker cooler is installed for better heat recuperation. A well equipped laboratory is established with X-ray analyzer and sample preparation equipment where the product i.e., cement is analyzed from first stage of manufacturing to finishing stage i.e., at every intermittent level to maintain consistent quality and standards. At present, NCL Industries in their cement division is producing different grades of cement like 43 grade, 53 grade, 53 grade S for railways and PPC.NCL Industries has adopted their standards at higher levels for all the products being manufactured i.e., cement, cement bound particle boards and ready mix concrete batching. The old plant, i.e., 1800 TPD Line-1 is being upgraded for better operational efficiency by installing RABH in place of electro static precipitators. Already, pyro system is upgraded with in line calciner, multi-fuel and multi-channel burners.Apart from cement, your company also manufactures ready mix concrete (RMC). How many batching plants and transit mixers do you have and where are these batching plants located?
At present NCL is having two units located at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam 18 transit mixtures and four concrete lifting pumps located at the above units.Your operations are concentrated in Southern region, especially in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. Are there any plans to expand to other regions of India as well?
Our cement and boards marketing operations are widely operated in India. NCL cement boards dealers network is on an all-India basis and second boards unit located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. In the case of cement, our products are sold in Maharastra, Kerala, Karnataka, Orissa and Tamil Nadu.Apart from growing organically, are you looking at inorganic growth? If yes, which companies are you looking at for takeover?We are growing organically and are not looking for any takeovers.How has been the financial performance of the company during 2011-12? How is the company doing in FY2012-13?The financial performance of the company during 2011-12 was excellent. During the last year, the company had achieved highest ever sales and profits viz. more than Rs 750 crore of turnover and Rs 44 crore of profit. During the current year there is a slowdown in the construction activity, particularly in the state of Andhra Pradesh due to acute power shortage and sand problem.What are the future plans of NCL in cement and RMC and how do you propose to implement them?
The company proposes to set up a 30 MW thermal power project to overcome power crisis and also plans to set up few more RMC units in future.

Concrete

Fornnax Wins AIRIA’s Special Export Award for Rubber Machinery in 2025-26

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5 days ago

October 19, 2026

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Fornnax Technology Pvt. Ltd. has been honoured with the Special Export Award – Rubber Machinery for 2025–26 by the All-India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), in recognition of its highest exports of tyre recycling plants to the European region.

With more than a decade of experience in India’s tyre recycling industry, Fornnax has contributed to the development of advanced recycling technologies and infrastructure. The company currently holds a 90% market share in India’s domestic tyre recycling sector, while exports account for 30% of its business, spanning markets such as Europe, Australia and the GCC.

The award marks another milestone for Fornnax, whose tyre recycling lines and advanced shredding technologies are supporting the growth of the circular economy in India and international markets.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Jignesh Kundaria, Founder and Director of Fornnax, said:

“This honour from AIRIA is a reflection of an incredible journey we have undertaken over the years. When we started Fornnax, there was no established recycling industry in India to follow. We chose to build for the future instead. Today, when you see India’s tyre recycling sector, it has already transformed into a dynamic, high-growth industry and we are extremely proud to have played our part in building it.”

Unlike standalone equipment suppliers, Fornnax focuses on developing complete, high-capacity recycling infrastructure. Its integrated systems combine multiple stages of shredding and size reduction to enable efficient, continuous operations. This system-level engineering approach helps recycling operators improve throughput, equipment reliability and operational consistency.

The recognition reinforces Fornnax’s commitment to developing engineering technologies that contribute to a more efficient and circular recycling ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company aims to expand its international presence while continuing to develop advanced shredding and recycling solutions to address the growing volumes and evolving requirements of the global recycling industry.

For more information, visit: www.fornnax.com

Concrete

Wonder Cement appoints Mahesh Singh as VP Corporate Brand Communication

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2 weeks ago

October 9, 2026

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Singh brings 20+ years of brand and marketing experience, and will lead integrated corporate brand communication initiatives at Wonder Cement

New Delhi

Wonder Cement, a leading cement manufacturer, has appointed Mahesh Singh as Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication. In his new role, he will oversee corporate brand strategy and communication, including digital and performance marketing, public relations, trade, events, exhibitions, sports and experiential marketing.

Singh brings over two decades of experience across marketing and communications, with roles spanning the automotive industry, agencies and entrepreneurship. He spent more than a decade with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, working across integrated communication, media, digital, retail and consumer engagement. His stint also included helping build the company’s digital marketing capabilities.

He moved to dentsu X India as Vice President – Strategy & Planning, working across categories such as automotive, auto components, electric vehicles, FMCG, consumer electronics, BFSI, apparel and brand consulting. His responsibilities included media and marketing strategy, product launches, content, performance marketing and consumer activations.

Singh subsequently took an entrepreneurial route with Radiant Brands before joining Shriram Ltd (SPR Autotech) as Head – Marketing & Communications. There, his remit included brand and corporate strategy, communications, PR and ORM, retail identity, loyalty programmes and events.

At Wonder Cement, Singh will be responsible for bringing together the company’s corporate brand communication initiatives across digital, performance marketing, PR, trade, sports and experiential platforms. The role will focus on creating an integrated approach to communication across consumers, trade partners and other key stakeholders.

The appointment brings to Wonder Cement a marketer whose career has spanned the brand, agency and entrepreneurial sides of the communications ecosystem.

Wonder Cement, part of the RK Group, is a cement manufacturer with roots in Rajasthan and a focus on quality, trust and transparency. The company has grown to six manufacturing plants, and a cement capacity of 21.5 MTPA. With more than 2,000 employees and a network of over 5,000 dealers, its operations span manufacturing, distribution and customer engagement, with a focus on consistent product quality and efficient execution.

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JSW Cement commissions additional 1 MTPA grinding unit at Nagaur

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2 weeks ago

October 8, 2026

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With this commissioning, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA,
Mumbai

JSW Cement, one of India’s leading green cement producers and part of the diversified JSW Group, today announced the successful commissioning of an additional 1.00 MTPA cement grinding unit at Nagaur, Rajasthan. The commissioning marks another significant milestone in the Company’s growth strategy.

With this commissioning, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA, while its total clinker manufacturing capacity, including clinker capacity at its joint venture, JSW Cement FZC, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

JSW Cement had commenced operations in North India in March 2026 with the Nagaur Integrated Plant, comprising a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit. With the commissioning of the additional 1.00 MTPA cement grinding unit, the plant’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 3.50 MTPA, enhancing the company’s ability to cater to the growing cement demand across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region (NCR). The expansion has been funded through a strategic mix of equity and long-term debt.

During the quarter ended 30th September 2026, JSW Cement has also commissioned the Alternate Fuel Handling System and the Waste Heat Recovery system (WHRS) at the Nagaur Integrated Plant.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, said: “The commissioning of additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity at Nagaur is a key strategic priority for us and will accelerate JSW Cement’s expansion into North India. We look forward to servicing the growing needs of the region and contributing to the economic growth of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR area. I am delighted to share that the company has commissioned this grinding unit within the expected timeline, showcasing our project execution capabilities. Further, the Alternate Fuel Handling System and the Waste Heat Recovery system (WHRS) are expected to substantially reduce our production costs going forward.”