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India’s cement industry stands at a transformative juncture.
The recent launch of the nation’s first cluster of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds—an academia-industry collaboration aimed at the cement sector—is more than a symbolic stride. It signals a commitment to deep decarbonisation pathways, essential to achieving India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070. The CCU initiative holds promise not just for emissions mitigation, but as a scalable, commercially viable technology that could redefine the sustainability narrative across the value chain.
CCU in cement can unlock new revenue streams through utilisation pathways like building materials, fuels and chemicals. Stakeholders view this as a strategic enabler for compliance with tightening carbon regulations and investor scrutiny. The initiative may catalyse a robust carbon tech ecosystem, with ripple effects across allied industries. Success here could significantly reduce the sector’s carbon intensity per tonne of cement produced.
On the other side of the ledger, operational realities persist. A premature monsoon this year has tempered dealer optimism, with subdued despatches expected through June. Historically, the monsoon season dampens construction momentum, impacting cement off-take and putting short-term pricing power under pressure.
Despite such cyclical headwinds, FY25 closed on a robust note, with installed capacity touching 655 MTPA—up 4.8 per cent year-on-year. A notable 11 per cent surge in cement volumes in Q4, spurred by accelerated infrastructure execution and commercial real estate activity, offset the lukewarm performance in H1.
Looking ahead, FY26 is projected to deliver demand growth in the range of 6 to 7.5 per cent, underpinned by government push in roads, housing, and rural infrastructure. The industry will, however, need to balance this growth with rising ESG obligations, fluctuating fuel costs and evolving regulatory expectations.

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Cement industry to gain from new infrastructure spending

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As per a news report, Karan Adani, ACC Chair, has said that he expects the cement industry to benefit from the an anticipated US$2.2tn in new public infrastructure spending between 2025 and 2030. In a statement he said that ACC has crossed the 100Mt/yr cement capacity milestone in April 2025, propelling the company to get closer to its ambitious 140Mt/yr target by the 2028 financial year. The company’s capacity corresponds to 15 per cent of an all-India installed capacity of 686Mt/yr.

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AI boom drives demand, says ACA

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The American Cement Association projects a nearly 1Mt annual increase in US cement demand over the next three years, driven by the surge in AI data centres. Consumption by data centres is expected to grow from 247,000 tonnes in 2025 to 860,000 tonnes by 2027. With over 5,400 AI data centres currently operating and numbers forecast to exceed 6,000 by 2027, the association cautions that regulatory hurdles and labour shortages may impact the industry’s ability to meet demand.

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GoldCrest Cement to build plant in India

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GoldCrest Cement will build a greenfield integrated plant with a 3.5Mt/yr clinker capacity and 4.5Mt/yr cement capacity. GoldCrest Cement appointed Humboldt Wedag India as engineering, procurement and construction contractor in March 2025 and targets completion by March 2027. It has signed a 40-year supply agreement with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation for 150Mt of limestone from its upcoming Lakhpat Punrajpur mine in Gujarat.

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