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Nuvoco Vistas Launches Its Second Ready-Mix Plant in Nagpur

Plant to meet Nagpur’s rising concrete demand across key sectors.

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., India’s fifth-largest cement group, has strengthened its presence in Maharashtra with the launch of its second Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plant in Nagpur. Strategically located at Kamptee Road, Nagpur-II enhances accessibility to key markets, reinforcing Nuvoco’s commitment to delivering high- quality building materials to the region.
Situated approximately 27 km from Nuvoco’s Nagpur-I Mihan plant, Nagpur-II will enable the company to tap into Nagpur’s growing demand for concrete in industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Its prime location near Kapilansh Dhatu Udyog Ltd. on the Srinagar-Kanyakumari Highway ensures seamless connectivity to key areas, including Nagpur city, Koradi, and Bhandara Road. Additionally, the plant’s proximity to the Panchgaon and Hingna areas ensures a steady supply of raw materials, enhancing operational efficiency and making it an ideal hub for both large and small concrete pours.
With a production capacity of 90 Cum/hour, the plant features a Twin Shaft Mixer capable of manufacturing a wide range of concrete grades, including value-added products under Nuvoco’s renowned brands. These include XCON for expert concrete mixes, CONCRETO for self-compacting and high-strength solutions, ECODURE for green concrete, ARTISTE for decorative concrete floors, and INSTAMIX for ready-to-use bagged concrete.
Prashant Jha, Chief of Ready-Mix Concrete at Nuvoco, highlighted the significance of the new facility, stating, “The launch of Nagpur-II strengthens Nuvoco’s presence in Maharashtra, enabling us to serve the region’s expanding construction needs with greater efficiency. Its strategic location allows for faster deliveries, seamless supply chain management, and enhanced support for large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. This facility reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality concrete solutions while driving growth in one of the India’s key markets.”
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India’s Core Sector Growth Eases to 4.8 Per Cent in August

Cement, electricity and iron ore offset declines in other sectors

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India’s output across eight core industries grew 4.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, easing from the revised 5.0 per cent growth recorded in July, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Index of Core Industries (ICI), which tracks eight key infrastructure sectors, accounts for a significant share of the Index of Industrial Production.

Cement production led the expansion with growth of 12.5 per cent, followed by electricity at 11.6 per cent and iron ore at 5.5 per cent. Steel output increased 3.4 per cent, while refinery products rose 2.6 per cent during the month. The ministry identified cement, electricity and iron ore as the main contributors to overall core sector growth in recent months.

The gains were partly offset by contractions in several sectors. Coal output declined 3.8 per cent year-on-year, while natural gas and crude oil production fell 4.9 per cent and 3.6 per cent, respectively. Fertiliser production recorded the sharpest decline, falling 12.4 per cent in August.

Cumulative growth in the ICI during April-August 2026 stood at 4.3 per cent, compared with 2.4 per cent in the corresponding period a year earlier. Steel output increased 4.1 per cent during the period, while cement and electricity production grew 10.3 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

Coal, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products and fertilisers recorded negative cumulative growth during April-August. Their contractions stood at 3.2 per cent, 4.4 per cent, 4.1 per cent, 1.4 per cent and 6.7 per cent, respectively. The ministry also revised the final ICI for July to 120.8 from the earlier provisional estimate of 121.2, resulting in a downward revision in the month’s growth rate to 5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent.

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Jammu Division Begins First Cement Rail Traffic to Anantnag

Cement Loading From Kathua for Anantnag to Begin on September 14

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Jammu Railway Division has placed an indent for the first movement of cement by rail within the division, linking Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua Railway Station with Anantnag Railway Station. Loading for the consignment is scheduled to begin on September 14.

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Hard Worker Wins Three Honours at Kyoorius Design Awards

Ramco Cements’ brand secures Grand Prix and two Blue Elephant honours.

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The Ramco Cements Limited’s construction chemicals brand, Hard Worker, has won three honours at the Kyoorius Design Awards 2026, including the Grand Prix – Grey Elephant in the Design in Action category.
The brand also secured two Blue Elephant honours, one for Design in Action and another for Packaging, recognising the design approach behind its brand identity and packaging.
Launched in 2025, Hard Worker entered the construction chemicals segment with the brand promise, “Hard-working products for hardworking people.” Its visual identity uses animals and birds to represent product benefits. The camel represents the water-retention capability of Hard Worker Eco Plaster, while the cheetah represents the speed and performance of Hard Worker Block Fix.
The visual language has been extended across packaging, retail, communication, literature, digital platforms and other brand touchpoints. Hard Worker uses bold colours, distinctive animal illustrations and simple visual storytelling to communicate product benefits across markets and audiences, including construction workers and applicators.
“For Hard Worker, design was never an afterthought. It was fundamental to how we wanted to build the brand. In a category that is largely functional, we wanted to create a brand that people could recognise, understand and remember instantly. The Kyoorius recognition is a wonderful validation of this design-led approach,” said Mr. AV Dharmakrishnan, CEO, The Ramco Cements Limited.
Mr. Balaji K. Moorthy, Executive Director – Marketing, Ramco Cements said “In a category where communication has traditionally been product-led and functional, we wanted Hard Worker to stand apart by making design an integral part of the brand experience. From the distinctive animal-led packaging to our communication across consumer and trade touchpoints, every element was designed to make the brand more memorable and the product benefits easier to understand.”
Within its first 12 months, Hard Worker crossed Rs 3.5 bn in sales. The latest recognition follows six honours secured by the brand’s campaign at the Kyoorius Creative Awards earlier in 2026, including the Grey Elephant Grand Prix for its Eco Plaster film.
The Kyoorius Design Awards recognise outstanding design work in India’s visual communications sector across multiple categories and platforms. The 2026 awards were announced on 12 September in Goa.
The Ramco Cements Limited is part of the Ramco Group and operates across cement and allied building-material solutions. Hard Worker is its construction chemicals brand, offering solutions across key construction applications.

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