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Jury selects Indian Cement Review award winners; Awards to be presented at Cement EXPO 2023

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3 years ago

October 27, 2023

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The Jury selected the winners of Indian Cement Review’s “Person of the Year”, “Lifetime Achievement Award” and “Fastest Growing Cement Companies” awardsICR award winners will be felicitated at the 14th Edition of Cement EXPO, India’s leading exhibition for the entire cement industry ecosystem that will be held from December 14-15, 2023, at Manekshaw Center, New Delhi.

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The Jury – comprising head honchos of the infrastructure, construction and cement industries – met recently at Shangri La hotel in New Delhi to deliberate on and select the winners of the 7th Indian Cement Review (ICR) Awards. The awards are given for the fastest growing cement companies and stalwarts (under “Person of the Year” and “Lifetime Achievement” categories) for their contribution in the cement industry. ICR award winners will be felicitated at the 14th Edition of Cement EXPO, India’s leading exhibition for the entire cement industry ecosystem that will be held from December 14-15, 2023, at Manekshaw Center, New Delhi.

FIRST Construction Council (an infrastructure think tank) and Indian Cement Review, India’s leading cement publication that has been serving the industry for the last 38 years, are the organisers of the Cement EXPO and ICR Awards & Conference.

This year’s Jury for selecting ICR awards included prominent personalities like Debobroto Banerjee (Director & CEO, EWAC Alloys Ltd); Sumit Banerjee (Former Vice Chairman, Reliance Infrastructure, & Board of Governor, FIRST Construction Council); Dr LP Singh (Director General, NCCBM); KK Taparia (Advisor at Vadraj Cement); Dr Jayprakash Rao (Group President, International, Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt Ltd); Nagesh Veeturi (Executive Director – Civil, KEC International Ltd); Rahul Ratnakar Deshmukh (MD, Fives India Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd); and Pratap Padode (Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council).

ICR’s fastest growing cement companies awards are given in three categories – Large (companies having turnover above Rs 5000 crore), Medium (companies having turnover between Rs 2000 crore to Rs 5000 crore), and Small (companies having turnover below Rs 2000 crore). ICR “Person of the Year Award” recognises the heroes of cement industry who have made remarkable achievements during the year. ICR “Lifetime Achievement Award” is presented to the individual who has provided outstanding service to the cement industry for the sustained period of years and has had a significant impact on a large number of individuals and organisations.

After in-depth analysis and thorough deliberations, the Jury selected the winners of the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards.

While the winners of ICR’s “Fastest growing cement companies”, “Person of the Year” and “Lifetime Achievement Award” were selected by the Jury during the meeting, nominations for other prestigious awards are still open. Companies can still nominate themselves under following categories:Innovation of the yearCSR Company of the yearGreen Factory of the yearProduct of the yearExcellence in Sustainability

To nominate for the above awards and to exhibit & know more about Cement EXPO, click here.

With the theme of “Driving Sustainability Through Technology”, Cement EXPO 2023 will be co-located with the 9th Indian Cement Review Conference (which will address the cement industry’s ambitions to deliver sustainable, low-carbon cement) and the 7th Indian Cement Review Awards (where fastest growing cement companies and industry stalwarts will be awarded). The EXPO is expected to have over 100 exhibitors and attract more than 5,000 quality visitors.

The 14th Cement Expo will witness participation of a diverse range of exhibitors representing different facets of the cement industry, including: Cement Equipment Manufacturers; Cement & Concrete Manufacturers; Raw Material Suppliers; Cement Testing and Quality Control Equipment Provider; Construction Equipment; Automation & IT Solutions Providers; Admixtures and Chemical Suppliers; Concrete Reinforcement and Structural Systems; Logistics and Transportation Service Providers; and Material Handling Solutions, among others.

For more information on Cement EXPO 2023, you can reach out to Mr Sujoy Gomes (on Mob: 86577 95881; and email: sujoy.g@asappinfoglobal.com).

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Central Technical Team To Survey Sites For Bhadradri Kothagudem Airport

Delegation to assess feasibility and ground conditions

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19 hours ago

September 8, 2026

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A central technical team will visit possible sites identified for the Bhadradri Kothagudem airport in Telangana to assess their suitability for airport development. The team will conduct on-site inspections to evaluate terrain, accessibility and existing infrastructure and will examine factors relevant to safe operations and construction feasibility. The exercise is being carried out in coordination with the state government and local administration to ensure alignment with regional planning objectives.

Members will survey topography, drainage patterns, soil conditions and potential approach paths and will note proximity to habitations and transport corridors. The inspection team will interact with revenue officials, the public works department and representatives of the civil aviation authority to collect technical inputs and records. Satellite imagery and prior site reports will be reviewed alongside ground observations to develop a comprehensive assessment.

Environmental considerations will form a central part of the review, with attention to forest patches, water bodies and biodiversity corridors in and around shortlisted locations. The team will examine regulatory clearances required and will flag areas where detailed environmental impact assessment and mitigation planning are necessary. Land acquisition records and options for minimising displacement will be evaluated in consultation with district authorities.

Findings will be compiled into a technical report for submission to state and central agencies to inform subsequent decision making. The assessment is intended to support careful site selection and to identify infrastructure and connectivity requirements that would need to be addressed during project planning. Stakeholder consultations with local communities and businesses will be part of the follow up process to capture ground level concerns and logistical inputs. The state government will consider the technical report before taking further steps towards detailed design and approvals.

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Kirby India Breaks Ground on Fourth PEB Plant in Tamil Nadu

New Manapparai facility will lift annual capacity to 400,000 tonnes by mid-2027

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2 days ago

September 7, 2026

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Kirby Building Systems & Structures India has recently broken ground on its fourth manufacturing facility in Manapparai, near Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The plant will be developed across approximately 33.2 acres and have an annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes, with commercial operations expected to begin by mid-2027.

Once operational, the facility will increase Kirby India’s total annual manufacturing capacity from 300,000 metric tonnes to 400,000 metric tonnes. The expansion is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in Southern India and enabling faster and more flexible deliveries to customers across key industrial markets.

The new facility will complement Kirby India’s existing manufacturing plants in Hyderabad, Haridwar and Halol, Gujarat. The company said it continues to invest in advanced engineering, automation, digital technologies and manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand from India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Kirby India has operated in the country for more than 26 years and is supported by over 25 sales offices and more than 150 certified builders. The company has completed more than 45,000 buildings in India, representing a total built-up area of approximately 50 million sq m. The Tamil Nadu expansion also supports Kirby’s broader transition from a PEB manufacturer to an engineering and structural steel solutions provider.

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UltraTech to Deploy 600+ Electric Trucks by Dec 2026

Cement major expands green logistics to cut emissions across supply chain

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6 days ago

September 3, 2026

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UltraTech Cement Limited, an Aditya Birla Group company, plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet in logistics operations to more than 600 EV trucks by December 2026, strengthening its green transport initiatives.

The company has signed service agreements with leading EV prime mover manufacturers, including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany, along with their subsidiaries and logistics partners, for deploying electric trucks.

The expanded fleet will transport around five million MT of clinker and other key materials annually across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. Once operational, the fleet is expected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by over 1,17,000 tonnes and replace nearly 39 million litres of diesel consumption.

K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited, said the company is extending sustainability beyond its manufacturing plants by adopting greener logistics solutions and decarbonising its value chain.

UltraTech has been among the early adopters of sustainable transport in the cement sector, introducing CNG trucks in 2021 and electric trucks in 2024. The company currently operates more than 850 trucks under its green logistics programme, including CNG and electric vehicles.

With a grey cement capacity exceeding 200 MTPA in India, UltraTech is integrating electrification across its logistics network, covering mine-to-plant movement and inter-plant transportation of clinker and other materials.