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SpectraFlow for Ramco plant

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5 years ago

July 1, 2021

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Ramco Cements, an independent Indian group, ordered a Crossbelt and Airslide analyser from SpectraFlow analytics, for their new integrated plant at Kalvatala, to optimise the stability of their raw meal.

FLS was chosen as the main equipment supplier and Ramco project team looked after specialised components themselves and choose SpectraFlow Analytics Crossbelt analyser for their stockpile and pre-blending management and SpectraFlow Airslide Analyzer for raw meal optimisation of two raw mills.

The SpectraFlow Crossbelt analyser is the online analyser to be able to measure raw materials on belt conveyors. As raw materials from the quarry are processed through a crusher the raw material on the conveyor belt is statistically homogeneous and therefore the analytical results of the SpectraFlow Crossbelt analyser are accurate.

By using SpectraFlow Crossbelt analyser and a site specific blending strategy at Kavalatala the high variation in the local raw materials shall be balanced out to increase consistency of the stockpile quality.

Summarised benefits are:

– No need of sampling. Sampling from conveyor belts is unrepresentative and slow for process optimisation. Additionally, sampling is very work intensive regarding operation and maintenance.

– The analyser together with a pre-blending control software from Ramco Systems is fully automating the feed from the hoppers. The analyser delivers the analytical results and according the setpoint the software is adjusting the feeders into the mixing stage

– The analyser together with a pre-blending control software is informing the quarry/crusher operators of the current composition of the stockpile and accordingly the trucks can be coordinated to reach the setpoint of the stockpile.

– Stockpile quality will be homogeneous and on setpoint. That results in stable and low additive consumption at the raw mill.

– Stable feed from the stockpile leads to stable raw mill operation and fine raw meal/clinker quality.

The SpectraFlow Airslide analyser is the online analyser to be able to measure raw materials in airslides. As raw materials in airslides are very homogeneous and dry the analytical results of the SpectraFlow Airslide analyser are very accurate and based on these accurate results the raw mix control software can optimise the weight feeders before the raw mill in real time every minute. This results in very low LSF STDEV without the need of extensive sampling and laboratory efforts.

Kalvatala operates two roller press raw. The raw meal will feed to a joint airslide where the SpectraFlow Airslide analyser will measure. For the control of the weight feeders at the two raw mills Ramco will use control software from Ramco Systems. By using SpectraFlow an increase in the raw meal homogeneity will be achieved.

Summarised benefits are:

– Two raw mills can be controlled by one online analyser.

– No need of intensive sampling. No automated sample transport system, no automated laboratory required.

– High cost reduction due to reduced laboratory usage (capex, opex, manpower??

– The analyser together with the control software is fully automating the raw material grinding. The analyser delivers the analytical results and according the setpoint the software is adjusting the weight feeders of the additive bins.

– Adjustment of the weight feeders in real time every minute. No time delay due to sampling, sample preparation,

– Lower LSF STDEV/better and more consistent raw mill quality

This SpectraFlow order is the 39th order for the cement industry and the first installation in India. This order raises the installed based in India to

two analysers (one crossbelt and one airslide) and worldwide to 56 analysers (31 crossbelt and 25 airslide).

SpectraFlow Analytics, Switzerland are the experts in providing online analysis for the cement and minerals industry without any radioactive sources nor neutron generators. NIR technology used for

the SpectraFlow analyser is not requiring any permits or licenses and there are no restrictions in buying, importing or maintaining the analysers. This results in very low operating costs and high availability of the analysers combined with highly accurate measurement results.

For further information: Vijay Kumar Vemuri,

Managing Partner, SPV Engineers, 2242, BHEL MIG,

Phase-I, Serilingampally, Hyderabad ??502032.

Mob: +91 88857 44161

Email: vk.vemuri@spvengineers.com

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Shree Digvijay Cement Reports Annual And Quarterly Results

Annual revenue rises as EBITDA expands sequentially

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited reported consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, showing higher revenues and improved profitability. Revenue from operations for the quarter was Rs 2,084.7 mn, up from Rs 1,833.4 mn in the prior quarter, while revenue for the year was Rs 7,491.0 mn versus Rs 7,251.5 mn a year earlier. EBITDA for the quarter rose to Rs 251.0 mn from Rs 38.4 mn in the preceding quarter and reached Rs 746.1 mn for the year. Profit after tax for the year was Rs 250.0 mn.

Sales volume for the company s grinding and cement operations was zero point three six four mn t in the quarter and one point four zero three mn t for the year, while traded volumes were zero point zero three mn t in the quarter. EBITDA per tonne improved to Rs637 in the quarter and averaged Rs521 for the year. Under a brand usage, supply and distributorship agreement the company sold 29,928 t of Hi Bond cement, which generated Rs153.6 mn in revenue and Rs20.0 mn in EBITDA during the period.

The company said that it had commenced purchase and distribution of Hi Bond cement effective 19 March 2026 pursuant to the long term distributorship agreement, and that it had paid a refundable security deposit of Rs four bn under the same arrangement. Management indicated that the strategic integration with the Hi Bond network would support future growth and strengthen distribution capabilities. The board cited seasonally higher demand and improved pricing as factors behind the sequential improvement in realisations.

The board recommended a final dividend of Rs one per equity share subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing annual general meeting. The company reiterated focus on sustaining the positive momentum in revenue and margin metrics while integrating the new distributorship, and will continue to monitor market conditions and pricing trends to support further improvement in outcomes.

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Cement Production Up Eight Point Six Per Cent To 491.4 mn t In FY26

Icra Sees Seven To Eight Per Cent Growth In FY27

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Icra reported that cement production volumes rose by eight point six per cent in the financial year 2026 to 491.4 million (mn) metric tonne (t). March output was 48.4 mn t, up four per cent year on year on a high base.

The agency projected that volumes are expected to grow by seven to eight per cent in the current financial year, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors. Average cement prices were reported to have remained flat in March at Rs 340 per bag on a month on month basis, while prices for FY26 increased by two per cent to Rs 345 per bag year on year.

Among inputs, coal prices declined by 17 per cent year on year to USD 102 per t in April 2026 while petcoke prices rose sharply by 19 per cent month on month and 22 per cent year on year to around Rs 15,800 per t in April. Petcoke was higher by about five per cent year on year in FY26 and diesel prices were reported to have remained steady. Icra noted that coal, petcoke and diesel are expected to trend higher in FY27 and remain exposed to risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict.

The report emphasised that operating margins for Icra’s sample set of companies are estimated to moderate by 200 to 400 basis points (bps) in FY27 on account of a likely increase in input costs, with further downside risks should crude prices rise owing to geopolitical tensions. However, debt protection metrics are projected to remain comfortable and Icra maintained a stable outlook on the Indian cement sector.

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UltraTech Cement FY26 PAT Crosses Rs 80 bn

Company reports record sales, profit and 200 MTPA capacity milestone

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1 week ago

April 29, 2026

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UltraTech Cement reported record financial performance for Q4 and FY26, supported by strong volumes, higher profitability and improved cost efficiency. Consolidated net sales for Q4 FY26 rose 12 per cent year-on-year to Rs 254.67 billion, while PBIDT increased 20 per cent to Rs 56.88 billion. PAT, excluding exceptional items, grew 21 per cent to Rs 30.11 billion.

For FY26, consolidated net sales stood at Rs 873.84 billion, up 17 per cent from Rs 749.36 billion in FY25. PBIDT rose 32 per cent to Rs 175.98 billion, while PAT increased 36 per cent to Rs 83.05 billion, crossing the Rs 80 billion mark for the first time.

India grey cement volumes reached 42.41 million tonnes in Q4 FY26, up 9.3 per cent year-on-year, with capacity utilisation at 89 per cent. Full-year India grey cement volumes stood at 145 million tonnes. Energy costs declined 3 per cent, aided by a higher green power mix of 43 per cent in Q4.

The company’s domestic grey cement capacity has crossed 200 MTPA, reaching 200.1 MTPA, while global capacity stands at 205.5 MTPA. UltraTech also recommended a special dividend of Rs 2.40 billion per share value basis equivalent to Rs 240.