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The local as well as global requirements for bulk material handling solutions are projected to be strong. The Indian bulk material handling industry is well saddled to make the best of this opportunity. INDIAN CEMENT REVIEW tracks the market and technology trends.

The Indian cement industry has shown excellent results, even from the global context, having achieved remarkable benchmarks, such as a highly efficient, 60kwhr/tonne energy consumption – the lowest in the world and the highest volume production per annum, next only to China. Despite these achievements, the industry is going through a rough patch, saddled with over capacity mainly due to demand slack, prohibitive costs and an infrastructure policy mismatch. Delayed project clearances related to mining, environmental issues put most of the upcoming projects on hold; in addition tight cash flows in the market totally slowed down the industry growth. However for the last one year of new government initiatives there is optimism across the industry and the industry is expecting moderate 10-15 per cent CAGR in the bulk material industry in coming future.

The bulk material handling equipment industry has had its cycles of growth, in line with the fortunes of the core sectors, of which the cement industry has a sizeable contribution. At present the capacity expansion is minimal, however, there is a substantial emphasis on efficiency, and for bulk material handling companies who can help the cement industry convey more efficiently (lower cost/tonne), and help reduce pollution levels, there is perhaps, more work, than ever before.

Says Rohit Arora, Director – Sales & Marketing, Continental Belting (CBPL), ?Cement manufacturing efficiencies depend greatly on cost effective conveying, mostly by means of conveyor belts, beginning from the transportation of limestone at the mine to the end of the circuit, where the cement bags are loaded by telescopic conveyor belts onto trucks. The Indian belting industry has a fair reliance on cement companies for utilisation of at-least 12-15 per cent of their produce. Cement is a serious business for us and from the long term perspective; our fraternity is bullish on this sector.?

According to Nishant Jain, Head – Business Development, Rollwell Group of Companies, the outlook for BMHE is very bullish given the fact that India is poised to develop major infrastructure in construction, roads, ports and power. Jain says, ?Apart from cement, the power industry is just waiting to get into top gear once the coal allocations get stream lined and some of the land acquisition issues are resolved. Most environmental related clearances have been already obtained and thus the cement and power industry will truly drive the BMHE.?

Market trends
Today clinker production unit sizes are becoming higher (from 2000 – 3000 TPD to 5,000 – 10,000 TPD) to harness economies of scale. This has had a positive impact on BMH solution providers. According to Y Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors the bulk material handling industry has really geared up to catering high capacity conveying applications beyond certain limits of production; there is no other option except use of material handling equipment to meet the present production needs. Also lot of technological evaluation has been taken place in bulk material industry in terms of conveying the material to longest distances of nearly 100 km and highest capacities about 20000 tonne or more. Hence enhancing the kiln capacities will definitely will add value to BMH industry.

According to Rohit this shift towards higher production units makes things more challenging and also exciting as it calls for out of the box thinking. For the bulk material handling especially, those who continue to do things, as always, it is a rough ride. So I would broadly think that many of them would be seeking contracts in other industries. However, for the seasoned, it is the best time to put their innovation to commercial application and to deliver value to the cement industry. Any player who contributes to improve efficiency and effectiveness would be most sought after! Says Jain, ?Bigger is always better. Larger capacities translate to higher material handling and conveying capacity which means high capacity conveyors, high speed conveyors. It also mandates good quality products which are extremely reliable, proven and low maintenance in order to ensure that inefficient material handling does not hamper production targets. At Rollwell Group we had anticipated this few years ago and thus laid specific emphasis on developing new high speed, high capacity conveyors and components.? Jain adds, ?Apart from material handling, material storage also becomes important as capacities are scaled up and thus we entered into a joint venture with CST Industries of USA to bring ?Dome Storage? solutions to India for the first time. These aluminum domes can store large quantities of clinker, limestone, coal etc all under a roof, thus protecting the environment from pollution and the stored products from the elements of the environment.?

Another major change in the cement industry is many manufacturers are setting up grinding units closer to to thermal power plants. Logistics has played very crucial role in defining final cost of production, especially in the cement industry; hence most of the grinding units are located close to thermal power plants. Growing demands for fly ash based PPC production has forced many of the industry players to set up grinding units close to thermal power plant for fly ash consumption. However, the vendors seem to have geared up for the challenge. This close proximity of grinding units to the power plants brings to the table numerous advantages. Reddy explains some of these benefits:

-Logistics cost / Opex costs can be brought in to greater control by designing suitable bulk material handling equipment like pipe conveyor, cross country conveyor or pneumatic conveying systems by directly conveying fly ash from the thermal plant to grinding unit location.
-Environmental norms and protection can be better managed by use of bulk material handling equipment, fly ash being very light in density handling needs very care full attention which can be controlled when material is handle by mechanised conveying manner only.
-Effective space utilisation can be done by synchronising grinding mill needs with respect to power plant fly ash generation.
-Use of bulk material handling for ash conveying will give option of transporting very high capacities can be handled where in conventional road logistics of truck handling has serious limitations.
-Reddy adds, ?Recently we have commissioned a similar application where in 50 tph fly ash has been conveyed from a power plant by dense phase pneumatic system cement grinding plant located around 600 m away also under commissioning one more plant where in ash has been conveyed from captive thermal plant to cement grinding plant located about 1.2 km away by dense phase pneumatic plant.? Says Rohit, ?We are where our customers are. There has been a trend for the cement industry to set up CGU?s around power plants. Fly ash which once was a big burden to dispose has become a very valuable commodity. We have set-up service cells in the proximity of such plants, to be able to provide a rapid response, ensuring minimal down-time. We understand that it is not just the product, and quality, but, the ability to deliver on a call, which is a very important part of the package.? According to Jain, this is a good development for the BMHE. There is a good potential to transport fly ash through different equipment directly to the grinding units due to the close proximity thereby reducing challenges faced in fly ash storage, transportation and disposal.

Energy & Environment
Energy accounts for about 38-40 per cent of the production cost of cement, hence, besides conventional fuels, such as oil, gas, coal, etc, using alternate fuels, such as rice husk, shredded tyres, coconut kernel, wood chips, etc. helps reduce energy costs, besides reducing pollution. This has its ramification on the BMH equipment providers, who have developed new conveying and supporting systems. Company such as CBPL has developed specialist sidewall conveying systems for feeding alternate fuels, efficiently, which have been constantly upgraded over time. CBPL has also come out with the ?Energy Saver? range of conveyor belts developed after extensive research of the viscoelastic characteristics of conveyor belt polymers, which prevent un-wanted bending of the belt, leading to loss of energy. ?The pay-back period of this product is highly favourable,? informs Rohit.

Rohit adds, ?Pipe conveyor belts, with built-in chevrons, help completely seal the material being conveyed, from the atmosphere. These belts can convey even up to distances of 10km or more, and can easily manage horizontal and vertical curves. Practically zero spillage and pollutions can be assured, once again, pledging our concern for the environment, and also making economic sense.?

According to Reddy energy efficiency is one of the critical design and performance parameter in the bulk material handling. To achieve energy efficiency focus starts from better lay outing of the project design and selection of equipment with optimum service factors. He says, ?We are in the process of putting up totally automated idler and pulley manufacturing plant with UK technology to produce low resistance Idlers which will bring down the overall power consumptions of the conveyors. On average 10-12 per cent enhanced energy efficiency can be achieved. In specific cases it can be to the extent of 30 per cent.?

Bevcon also has conveying system technology called ?pipe conveyor? which conveys materials of high capacity for long distance in enclosed form (belt rolls into pipe form) ensuring absolute control of material emission to atmosphere and loss of material and spillage in conveying path that way it?s very ideal technology for environmental friendly applications. Similarly sandwich conveyor also highly environment friendly equipment where in conveying of material takes place between two sandwiched belts resulting zero spillage of material to atmosphere. Hence it?s very ideal equipment for open pit mining applications where the ore need to be conveyed from the pit of the mine to surface.

Says Jain, ?We have brought the Dome technology to India for covered storage of bulk material stockpiles like coal, limestone, iron ore etc. The particulate pollution from coal and other fine materials has been the reason for many respiratory disorders like tuberculosis etc in India and it is about time that all bulk stockpiles would be under cover and not left open. Not only does this help the environment by reducing air and ground water pollution but also protects the stockpiles from rains, moisture, spontaneous combusting/wind etc.?

Challenges
For Reddy execution of turnkey projects in India is really a challenging game. An organisation should have abilities to handle business techno commercially and should be self sufficient with infrastructure, human talent and project management capabilities to make it as successful as overall timely completion of a project is big task. He adds, ?Risk assessment is major challenge considering the tight cash flows and time consuming financial clearances from institutions. Long pending project clearance from the government also putting extraordinary strain on the project developers in turn its impacting overall business of the industry and economy. Says Mehul Mohanka, Director Global Business, Tega Industries, ?Slowdown in economic growth has led to reduction in sales. This has propelled customers to reduce maintenance and operating costs to maintain profitability. Another challenge is that frequently changing raw material characteristics and operating parameters and pressure to maintain production levels on plant managers is affecting the efficiency of the equipment. BMH Equipment manufacturers need to address these challenges.? According to the BMHE as it caters to the core industries it is highly dependent on policy matters and health of the economy at large. The BMHE industry cannot scale up or down rapidly and at the same time maintain the quality, price and service levels which are expected from it. Thus a streamlined policy environment and clear road map for the economy is mandatory for the industry to thrive and survive.

Moving ahead
So how does the future look like? In spite of current complex situations prevailing Indian bulk material handling has very bright future as per 12th Plan. Reddy says, ?Investments in infrastructure going to be nearly 10 per cent of the GDP and if this planned investment is realised it will propel the Indian economy growth to higher growth trajectory which leads to creating abundant business opportunities more in for bulk material handling sector being key contributor to infrastructure growth. Rohit says, ?Chasing efficiency, the size of plants in the steel, cement, power and other sectors are getting larger, and the requirement for conveyor belting is ever increasing. The local as well as global requirements are projected to be strong. The Indian material handling industry is well saddled to make the best of this opportunity. Jain sums it up on a high note. For him there is only one direction, that?s up. Jain say, ?The potential for infrastructure development in India is tremendous, we are a power hungry nation and there is no way this development will be stalled, it will only grow leaps and bounds and so will the need for BMHE to cater to the same.

Achieving Energy Efficiency

  • Use of energy efficiency drives and components in equipment engineering.
  • Best use of gravitational energy for material flow.
  • Use of imported energy efficiency components while engineering stage if need be.
  • Adopting proper preventive maintenance practices.
  • Effective utilisation of machine avoiding idle times and un-even loading and over loading etc.
  • Use of right fit electrical connectivity accessories to avoid power loss automation of equipment example: when not in use automatic switch off.
  • Best use of green energy concepts.
  • Developing friction free component to minimize energy absorption.
  • Development of re-generation conveyors for energy generation etc.

Industry Highlights

  • BMHE industry to grow 10-15 per cent
  • Use of pipe conveyors on the rise
  • New technologies for material stockpile
  • Demand for high capacity conveying system
  • More focus on energy efficient systems

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Charting the Green Path

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The Indian cement industry has reached a critical juncture in its sustainability journey. In a landmark move, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has, for the first time, announced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity reduction targets for 282 entities, including 186 cement plants, under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023. These targets, to be enforced starting FY2025-26, are aligned with India’s overarching ambition of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
Cement manufacturing is intrinsically carbon-intensive, contributing to around 7 per cent of global GHG emissions, or approximately 3.8 billion tonnes annually. In India, the sector is responsible for 6 per cent of total emissions, underscoring its critical role in national climate mitigation strategies. This regulatory push, though long overdue, marks a significant shift towards accountability and structured decarbonisation.
However, the path to a greener cement sector is fraught with challenges—economic viability, regulatory ambiguity, and technical limitations continue to hinder the widespread adoption of sustainable alternatives. A major gap lies in the lack of a clear, India-specific definition for ‘green cement’, which is essential to establish standards and drive industry-wide transformation.
Despite these hurdles, the industry holds immense potential to emerge as a climate champion. Studies estimate that through targeted decarbonisation strategies—ranging from clinker substitution and alternative fuels to carbon capture and innovative product development—the sector could reduce emissions by 400 to 500 million metric tonnes by 2030.
Collaborations between key stakeholders and industry-wide awareness initiatives (such as Earth Day) are already fostering momentum. The responsibility now lies with producers, regulators and technology providers to fast-track innovation and investment.
The time to act is now. A sustainable cement industry is not only possible—it is imperative.

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It is equally important to build resilient building structures

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Manoj Rustagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Cement, discusses how the adoption of ‘green’ practices in cement manufacturing could reshape the future of sustainable construction worldwide.

Cement is one of the most carbon-intensive materials in construction — but innovation is changing that. As sustainability becomes central to infrastructure, green cement is emerging as a viable low-carbon alternative. In this detailed interview with Manoj Rustagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Cement, we explore what makes cement ‘green’, its performance, and its future. From durability to cutting-edge technologies, here’s a look at the cement industry’s greener path forward.

What exactly is green cement, and how does it differ from traditional cement?
At this point in time, there is no standard for defining green cement. A very simple way to understand ‘Green Cement’ or ‘Low Carbon Cement’ is the one which emits much lower greenhouse gasses (GHG) compared to conventional cement (Ordinary Portland Cement – OPC) during its manufacturing process.
In India, there are many existing BIS Standards for different types of cement products. The most common are OPC; Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC); Portland Slag Cement (PSC) and Composite Cement (CC). While OPC emits maximum GHG during its manufacturing (approx 800-850 kg CO2/MT of OPC), PSC emits least GHG (approx 300-350 kg CO2/MT of PSC). As PSC is having close to 60 per cent lower CO2 emission compared to OPC, it is the greenest cement available in the Indian market.
There is already work happening at the central government level to define green cement, like it has been recently done for green steel, and hopefully in the next one year or so the standard definition would be available.

What are the key environmental benefits of using green cement?
The primary environmental benefits of green or low-carbon cement are:

  • Reduced CO2 emissions
  • Lower energy and power consumption
  • Conservation of limestone and fossil fuels
  • Utilisation of industrial by-products
  • (slag/fly ash)

Can green cement match the durability and strength of conventional cement?
PSC is much more durable than any other type of cement product. It has lower heat of hydration; the strength keeps on improving with time; and it has much higher resistance to chloride and sulphate attacks. Most of the concrete failures are because of chloride and sulphate attacks, which corrode the steel reinforcements and that is how cracks get initiated and propagated resulting in eventual concrete failures. For coastal applications, marine structures, seaports, and mass concreting, PSC is most suitable. Due to the intrinsic durability characteristics of PSC; it is a green and resilient cement product.
Usually everyone talks about lower GHG emissions, but it is equally important to build resilient building structures that can withstand natural calamities and have much longer lifespans. PSC is one cement type that is not only lowest in CO2 emissions but at the same time offers durability characteristics and properties (RCPT, RCMT, Mercury Intrusion, long term strength and flexural strength), which are unmatched.

What innovative technologies are being used to produce green cement?
To further reduce the CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process; some of the innovative technologies which are commercially viable are:

  • Alternative raw materials: Use of steel slag, red mud and other industrial by-products to substitute limestone
  • Alternative fuels: Use of RDF/MSW, pharmaceutical wastes like biomass etc., to substitute coal/pet-coke
  • Waste Heat Recovery (WHR): Power plants to generate electricity from waste heat
  • Renewable energy: Solar and wind energy instead of state grid

How cost-effective is green cement compared to traditional options?
All of the above innovative technologies do not increase the cost of manufacturing. There are some future technologies like Carbon Capture, Utilisation and/or Storage (CCUS), which are not commercially viable and would increase the cost of cement. As such, the options available today for low-carbon cement (like PSC) are not expensive.
The Government of India has recently notified Indian Carbon Market (ICM), which also includes the cement sector. Hopefully, this would help progressive companies to further reduce their carbon footprint.

What challenges does the industry face in adopting green cement on a large scale?
There is absolutely no incentive/motivation for builders/contractors to use green cement products and therefore there is practically no demand. While the industry has taken many steps. In fact the Indian cement industry is believed to be most energy efficient globally and has approximately 10 per cent lower GHG emissions compared to global average. But due to lack of awareness and lack of performance based standards; the demand for low carbon cement or green cement has not picked up in India.

Are governments and regulators supporting the shift to green cement?
In India, in the last couple of years, there have been many policy interventions which have been initiated. One of them, namely the carbon market is under notification; others like Green Public Procurement, Green Cement taxonomy and National CCUS Mission are in the advanced stages and are expected to be implemented in the next couple
of years.

How do you see the future of green cement in global construction?
Globally the built environment accounts for 40 per cent CO2 emissions; and the maximum embodied emissions come from cement and concrete. There is a lot of innovation happening in cement, concrete and construction. Basically, how we build and what material we use. And this is to do with both carbon mitigation as well as adaptation as the built environment is so important for sustainable living. Precast and pre-engineered buildings/structures, 3D concrete printing, ultra high performance concrete, digital and AI/ML interventions in construction, admixtures/improved concrete packing; and circularity in cement manufacturing are some examples. Low-carbon cement or green cement eventually will lead to ‘Net Zero CO2 emission’ cement, which would enable a ‘Net-Zero’ built environment that is needed for long term sustainability.

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Solid Steps to Sustainability

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Milind Khangan, Marketing Manager, Vertex Market Research, looks at how India’s cement industry is powering a climate-conscious transformation with green cement at its core, aligning environmental urgency with economic opportunity.

The cement industry produces around eight per cent of the world’s total CO2 emissions. Process emissions, largely due to limestone calcination, contribute 50 to 60 per cent of these emissions and produce nearly one ton of CO2 per ton of cement produced.
India is a leading cement producer with an installed capacity of around 550 million tons (MMT) as of 2024. As the Government of India advances toward its 2070 net-zero target, green cement is becoming a major driver of this shift toward a low-carbon economy. It offers environmental sustainability as well as long-term operating efficiencies at scale. With the fast-paced urbanisation and infrastructure development across the nation, the use of green cement goes beyond environmental imperatives; it is also a strong strategic business opportunity. Indian cement players are some of the most sustainable and environmentally conscious players in the world, and indigenous cement demand in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10 per cent until 2030.

Innovating sustainably
Green cement is an umbrella term that includes multiple advanced technologies and processes aimed at minimising the environmental footprint, and CO2 emissions of conventional cement manufacturing. This shift from traditional practices targets minimising the carbon footprint throughout the whole cement manufacturing process.

  • Clinker substitution: Substitution of high-carbon clinker with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in order to considerably lower emissions.
  • Alternative binders: Developing cementitious systems that require minimal or no clinker, reducing reliance on traditional methods.
  • Novel cements: Introducing new types of cement that depend less on limestone/clinker, utilising alternative modified processes and raw materials.
  • Energy efficiency and alternative fuels: Optimising energy utilisation in production and substituting fossil fuel with cleaner alternatives coming from waste or biomass.
  • Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS): Trapping CO2 emissions at cement plants for recycling or geological storage.

Drivers and strategic opportunities
Robust infrastructure development pipeline: The government’s continued and massive investment in infrastructure (roads, railways, housing, smart cities) generates huge demand for cement. Crucially, there is a growing preference and sometimes direct requirement under public tenders for sustainable building materials, including green cement, which is giving a significant market stimulus.
India’s national climate commitments (NDC and Net Zero 2070): India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement (NDCs) and the long-term goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 have set a clear direction for industrial decarbonisation. This national strategy necessitates action from high-emitting sectors such as cement to adopt green cement technologies and carbon-reducing innovations across the construction value chain. Notably, the Indian cement industry alone is expected to generate nearly 400 million tonnes of GHG emissions by 2030.
Regulatory mandates for fly ash utilisation: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a number of binding notifications that promote the use of fly ash from thermal power plants. These guidelines seek to reduce environmental impact by enhancing its extensive application in cement production, particularly in Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC). Fly ash acts as a pozzolanic material, reacting with calcium hydroxide to produce cementitious compounds, hence decreasing clinker consumption, a high-energy component contributing to high CO2 emissions. Through clinker substitution facilitation, such mandates directly enable the production of low-carbon green cement.
Promotion and utilisation of blast furnace slag: Steel plant slag utilisation policies provide a ready SCM for manufacturing Portland Slag Cement (PSC). This is advantageous in terms of the supply of another key raw material for green cement manufacturing.

Increased demand due to green building movement
The larger adoption of green building codes and certification systems such as GRIHA and LEED India by builders and developers promotes the use of materials with reduced carbon content. Cement products with a higher SCM content or produced through cleaner processes are preferred. A step in this direction was achieved in October 2021 when Dalmia Cement achieved the distinction of being the first Indian cement producer to be granted the Green Product Accreditation of GRIHA.
The Indian industry is actively investing in R&D for new binders such as geopolymer cement, alkali-activated materials and limestone calcined clay cement (LC3). Research institutions including IIT Madras are collaborating with industry to scale these technologies. Although Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) is still at a nascent stage in India, it represents a potential frontier for long-term decarbonisation in the cement sector.
The MoEFCC has published draft regulations under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023, in the form of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025. The draft notification requires 186 cement units in India to lower their GHG emission intensity from FY 2025-26. Non-compliant manufacturers will have to purchase carbon credit certificates or face penalties, creating a clear regulatory and financial incentive to adopt cleaner technology. The CCTS will promote technology and practice adoption that reduces the carbon intensity of cement manufacturing, potentially resulting in the use of green cement and other low-carbon substitutes for cement.
India’s leading cement companies like UltraTech, Shree Cement, and Dalmia Bharat have made science-based targets and net-zero emissions pledges in line with the GCCA 2050 Cement and Concrete Industry Roadmap. These self-declarations are hastening the shift towards clean cement manufacturing technology and renewable energy procurement.

Challenges and complexities in India’s green cement transition
Economic viability and cost challenges: High production costs associated with low-carbon cement technologies remain a significant hurdle. The absence of strict carbon pricing and poor financial incentives slow down rapid uptake on a large scale. Although green cement is currently costlier than conventional options, greater market adoption and scale-driven efficiencies are expected to progressively narrow this price gap, enhancing commercial viability over time. As these technologies mature, their broader deployment will become more feasible.
Inconsistent supply chain of SCMs: A dependable supply of high-quality Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), such as fly ash and slag, is crucial. But in the course of decarbonisation of India’s power generation and industry sectors, SCMs reliability and availability may become intermittent. Strong, decentralised logistics and material processing units must be developed in order to provide uninterrupted and economical SCM supply chains to cement producers.

Gaps in technical standards and performance benchmarks
Although PPC and PSC are well-supported by existing BIS codes, standards for newer materials such as calcined clay, geopolymer binders and other novel SCMs require timely development and updates. Maintaining steady performance, lasting robustness, and usage dependability in varying climatic and structural applications will be key to instilling market faith in other forms of cement formulation. Market stakeholders are also supporting separate BIS codes for the green cement sub-categories for helping to build and sustain standardisation and trust.

Scaling of emerging technologies
Scaling promising technology, especially CCUS, from pilots to commercial scales within the Indian context involves significant investment of capital, technical manpower, and a facilitating regulatory environment. The creation of infrastructure for transportation and long-term storage of CO2 will be critical. While these facilitative systems are implemented, cement makers will be well-placed to decarbonise their operations and achieve national sustainability goals.

The way ahead
The Indian cement industry is poised to enter a revolutionary era, where decarbonisation and sustainability are at the heart of expansion. Industry players and the government need to join hands in an integrated manner throughout the cement value chain to spearhead this green revolution. Cement companies must embrace new technologies to lower the emissions like the utilisation of alternative fuels like biomass, industrial wastes, and recycled materials and utilisation of waste heat recovery systems to make energy efficient. The electrification of logistics and kilns, investigation of high-heat alternative products, and CCUS technology investments must be made to decarbonise production. Sophisticated additives such as polymers can improve cement performance with reduced environmental footprint.
At the policy level, the government has to introduce support measures such as stable carbon pricing, tax relief, viability gap funding, and initiatives such as the PLI scheme to encourage the use of renewable energy in cement manufacturing. Instruments such as carbon contracts can stabilise carbon credit prices and reduce market risk, encouraging investment in low-carbon technologies. Updating BIS standards for newer green cement formulations and SCMs is also critical for market acceptance and confidence. Green cement mandates in public procurement and long-term offtake contracts have the potential to generate stable demand, and green financing windows can guarantee commercial viability of near-zero carbon technologies. Cement greening is not a choice, it is a necessity for constructing a climate-resilient, sustainable India.

About the author:
Milind Khangan, Marketing Manager, Vertex Market Research, comes with more than five years of experience in market research and lead generation. He is responsible for developing new marketing plans and innovations in lead generation, having expertise in creating a technically strong website that generates leads for startups in market research.

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