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Why CCUS Matters for Cement

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January 13, 2026

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Paul Baruya, Director of Strategy and Sustainability, FutureCoal, suggests that the next decade will determine whether CCUS scales from demonstration to a mainstream pathway for net-zero cement.

Cement forms the essential foundation of modern infrastructure—homes, roads, ports, hospitals, wind turbine bases, and transmission pylons. It is also one of the most challenging industrial products to decarbonise at scale. That’s why carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)—has shifted from a “nice to have” to a strategic necessity for many credible net-zero pathways.
Annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cement are around 1.6 Gt worldwide and could more than double by 2050. To many, decarbonisation involves replacing fuels, but cement differs: a significant portion of its emissions comes from chemical processes rather than fuel combustion.
Cement’s climate footprint is significant. Global cement production totals around 4 billion tonnes per year, produced across more than 3,100 plants worldwide. At this scale, even relatively modest emissions intensity results in substantial absolute emissions. As a result, cement production is widely estimated to account for around 7–8 per cent of global CO2 emissions.
A key step in cement production is the creation of clinker, an intermediate product that is ground into cement. Clinker forms by heating limestone (calcium carbonate), which breaks down into lime (calcium oxide) and releases CO2. Even with a kiln powered entirely by zero-carbon electricity, the calcination process will still emit CO2.
FutrureCoal’s Sustainable Coal Stewardship explores solutions for fossil fuel users. For example, clinker substitution using coal fly ash can significantly reduce emissions; however, it cannot eliminate the chemical release of CO2. CCUS is one of the few mature options capable of substantially removing the remaining CO2.
The IPCC considers cement a “hard-to-abate” sector. In its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), it states that CCS is crucial to eliminate calcination emissions, which account for 60 per cent of GHG emissions in modern cement plants (IPCC). Worldwide, CCUS will deliver two-thirds of cement sector emissions reductions by mid-century (CemNet+1).

Decarbonisation is not simple, there are four considerations:

Both energy use and chemistry drive emissions, where calcination is intrinsic to conventional clinker production (hence the IPCC’s emphasis on CCS).\
Kilns operate at high temperatures of 1,450°C; electrifying heat is theoretically possible but difficult to retrofit and expensive at today’s scale.
Plants are long-lived assets that last for decades; replacement cycles are slow, so retrofits and add-ons (such as CCS) become vital.
Cement is a low-margin bulk material. A slight cost increase per tonne matters in competitive markets—yet deep decarbonisation raises costs before policy and procurement catchup.

No single capture technology fits all plants, a variety is needed. These methods begin with proven post-combustion capture, then incorporate advanced, process-specific, and next-generation technologies as plants develop, energy systems decarbonise, and transport and storage infrastructure expand.

A mine-based post-combustion capture is the most advanced, already operating at a commercial scale. It captures CO2 from flue gases after combustion and calcination, making it suitable for retrofitting, but it is energy-intensive.
Oxyfuel combustion burns fuel in pure oxygen, producing a CO2-rich exhaust that is easier to capture, although it requires major modifications to the kiln and consumes significant energy for oxygen production.
Calcium looping leverages lime’s natural affinity for CO2, suitable for cement but complex and not widespread. Technologies like LEILAC capture CO2 during calcination with high purity and lower energy use, but they still require clean energy or additional methods to reach net zero.

Global cement demand is strongly connected to urbanisation, infrastructure development, and housing. Mature markets may plateau, while emerging markets can experience rapid growth.

India: A major decarbonisation opportunity
India is central to the global cement transition for three reasons: scale, growth trajectory, and the policy imperative to reconcile development with climate commitments.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates India produced ~420 Mt in 2023 and ~450 Mt in 2024. That makes India one of the world’s largest producers, with continued capacity additions expected as infrastructure and housing demand grow.
Cement accounts for approximately 7–8 per cent of global CO2 emissions and around 5.8 per cent of India’s CO2 emissions in 2022, (GCCA). As India works toward its 2070 net-zero target, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) will be an important component of its longer-term decarbonisation pathway.
India also highlights a broader reality: cement decarbonisation cannot rely on a single solution. Instead, it will require a combination of measures, likely including:

Lower clinker-to-cement ratios and supplementary cementitious materials,
Alternative fuels and efficiency,
For deep abatement, carbon capture for the remaining process emissions.

Challenges for CCS in cement
Carbon capture at cement plants is technically feasible, but still faces significant practical and economic challenges:
A challenging gas stream: Cement flue gas contains CO2 along with impurities and exhibits variable flow and temperature conditions. Capture units (amines, membranes, calcium looping, oxyfuel, etc.) need to be integrated carefully to avoid disrupting kiln operations.
Energy penalty and heat management: Many capture systems require significant energy, such as steam for solvent regeneration. Providing that energy without merely shifting emissions elsewhere is a design challenge; it encourages plants to research and develop low-energy solutions, waste heat recovery, blending low-carbon fuels, or all of the above.
Space constraints and retrofit limitations: Older plants may lack the physical footprint for large-scale capture equipment, compression, liquefaction, and CO2-handling infrastructure—especially in land-constrained industrial clusters.
Transport and storage are not “at the factory gate”: Even if capture is successful, you still need pipelines, shipping terminals, injection wells, permits, monitoring, and long-term liability frameworks. Cement CCS progresses most quickly where shared CO2 infrastructure is in place.
This is why projects increasingly cluster around hubs and why policy support and shared infrastructure are often the difference between pilot and commercial deployment.

Examples of the latest carbon capture on cement plants
A few projects demonstrate where the sector currently stands, progressing from pilots and studies into first-wave industrial deployment.
Brevik CCS (Norway): Heidelberg Materials inaugurated Brevik CCS in mid-2025, described as the world’s first industrial-scale CCS facility in the cement industry, designed to capture ~0.4 Mt CO2per year (Heidelberg Materials). CO2 will be shipped to Norway’s Northern Lights storage facility and the capture volume will equal half the plant’s total emissions at full capture (Reuters). Brevik is a blueprint to demonstrate end-to-end integration from capture to storage.
Padeswood (UK): Heidelberg’s cement plant at Padeswood has its CCS project construction slated to start in 2025 and net-zero cement production targeted for 2029 (Reuters). This underscores how public funding and CO2 infrastructure (Liverpool Bay storage) can unlock investment timelines.
LEILAC (Belgium): The EU-supported LEILAC project at Heidelberg Materials’ Lixhe cement plant in Belgium is testing a novel approach that targets process emissions rather than combustion emissions. The pilot facility is designed to capture approximately 18,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, with the follow-on LEILAC-2 phase exploring pathways to scale the technology toward commercial deployment (CINEA).
North America: In the United States, Holcim’s Ste. Genevieve cement plant has completed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study assessing commercial-scale carbon capture, targeting up to 95 per cent of total CO2 emissions using an Air Liquide capture technology (OSTI). While not every FEED study progresses to a final investment decision, these projects provide important insight into where cement-sector carbon capture could realistically be heading.
India is exploring multiple technical approaches instead of a single solution. The country’s strategy involves government-backed testbeds to reduce risks in real-world plant conditions and industry roadmaps that show CCS/CCUS is essential for deep emission cuts. The Indian government is establishing five CCU testbeds in the cement industry through a public–private partnership (ETInfra.com+1). It focuses on hubs and storage options as enabling infrastructure to develop at scale (GCCA). India has launched a first-of-its-kind cluster of five CCU testbeds for the cement sector, organised as academia–industry pilots under a PPP model (ETInfra.com+1) including:

A pilot that captures CO2 via oxygen-enhanced calcination and converts it into lightweight concrete blocks and olefins (Ballabhgarh, Haryana, with JK Cement / NCCBM), and
A demonstration of carbon-negative mineralisation that locks CO2 into solid minerals (IIT Kanpur + JSW Cement) (ETInfra.com)
These testbeds aim to show the real-world performance of capture and utilisation options—capture rates, product quality, energy needs, operability, and integration with kiln systems—before scaling up to full commercial units.

Why the “hubs + storage” framing matters for India? Capture at plant level is only part of the solution: meaningful scale also relies on gas transport, permanent storage, and the development of CO2 hubs (Clean Energy Ministerial+1). This hub approach is particularly relevant because it can:

Reduce unit costs through shared compression/transport infrastructure,
Concentrate on early projects where storage/transport is most feasible, and
Give financiers confidence that captured CO2 has a viable end-point (storage or durable utilisation) rather than becoming stranded.

The bottom line
Cement is a foundational material with a fundamental climate challenge: process emissions that cannot be eliminated through clean energy alone. The IPCC is clear that, absent a near-term replacement of Portland cement chemistry, CCS is essential to address the majority of clinker-related emissions. With global cement production at around 4 gigatonnes (Gt) and still growing, cement decarbonisation is not a niche undertaking, it is a large-scale industrial transition.
The emergence of operational projects such as Brevik, the expansion of hub-linked initiatives across Europe, and a growing pipeline of pilots and front-end engineering studies indicate that the sector is beginning to move from ambition to execution. The coming decade will be decisive in determining whether CCS remains a premium, limited pathway, or becomes a mainstream industrial standard for delivering net-zero cement.

About the author:
Paul Baruya, Director of Strategy and Sustainability, FutureCoal, is a strategy and sustainability leader shaping FutureCoal’s vision for the role of coal in a net-zero future, bringing deep expertise in energy markets, emissions modelling, and transition pathways.

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Filtration Technology is Critical for Efficient Logistics

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3 days ago

May 15, 2026

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Niranjan Kirloskar, MD, Fleetguard Filters, makes the case that filtration technology, which has been long treated as a routine consumable, is in fact a strategic performance enabler across every stage of cement production and logistics.

India’s cement industry forms the core for infrastructure growth of the country. With an expected compound annual growth rate of six to eight per cent, India has secured its position as the second-largest cement producer globally. This growth is a result of the increasing demand across, resulting in capacity expansion. Consequently, cement manufacturers are now also focusing on running the factories as efficiently as possible to stay competitive and profitable.
While a large portion of focus still remains on production technologies and capacity utilisation, the hidden factor in profitability is the efficiency of cement logistics. The logistics alone account for nearly 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the total cost of cement, making efficiency in this segment a key lever for profitability and reliability.
In the midst of this complex and high-intensity ecosystem, filtration often remains one of the most underappreciated yet essential enablers of performance.

A demanding operational landscape
Cement production and logistics inherently operate in some of the harshest industrial environments. With processes such as quarrying, crushing, grinding, clinker production, and bulk material handling expose the machinery to constant high temperatures, heavy loads, and dust, often the silent destructive force for engines.
The ecosystem is abrasive, and often one with a high contamination index. These challenging conditions demand equipment such as the excavators, crushers, compressors, and transport vehicles to perform and perform efficiently. The continuous exposure to contamination across every aspect like air, fuel, lubrication, and even hydraulic systems causes long-term damage. Studies have also shown that 70 to 80 per cent of hydraulic system failures are directly linked to contamination, while primary cause of engine wear is inadequate air filtration.
For engines as heavy as these, even a minor contaminant has a cascading effect; reducing efficiency, performance and culminating to unplanned downtime. Particles as small as 5 to 10 microns, far smaller than a human hair (~70 microns), can cause significant damage to critical engine components. In an industry where margins are closely linked to operational efficiency, such disruptions can significantly affect both cost structures and delivery timelines.

Dust management: A persistent challenge
Dust is a natural by-product in cement operations. From drilling and blasting in the quarries to packing in plants, this fine particulate matter does occupy a large space in operations. Dust concentration levels in quarry and crushing zones often create extremely high particulate exposure for equipment. These fine particles, when enter the engines and critical systems, accelerates the wear and tear of the component, affecting directly the operational efficiency. Over time every block fall; engine performance declines, fuel consumption rises, and maintenance cycles shorten. In this case, effective air filtration is the natural first line of defence. Advanced filtration systems are designed to capture high volumes of particulate matter while maintaining consistent airflow, ensuring that engines and equipment operate under optimal conditions.
In high-dust applications, as in cement production, even the filtration systems are expected to sustain performance over extended periods without the need of frequent replacement. This becomes crucial in remote quarry locations where access to frequent maintenance may be limited.

Fluid cleanliness and system integrity
Beyond air filtration, fluid systems also play a crucial role for equipment reliability in cement operations. Fuel systems are required to remain free from contaminants for efficient working of combustion and injection protection. Additionally, lubrication systems also need to maintain the oil purity to reduce friction and prevent any premature wear of moving parts. The hydraulic systems, which are key to several heavy equipment operations, are especially sensitive to contamination.
If fine particles or water enters these systems, it can lead to reduced efficiency, erratic performance, and eventual failure of the system. Modern filtration systems are designed with high-efficiency media capable of removing extremely fine contaminants, with advanced fuel and oil filtration solutions filtering particles as small as two to five microns. Multi-stage filtration systems further ensure that fluid performance is maintained even under challenging operating conditions.
Another critical aspect of fuel systems is water separation. Removing moisture helps prevent corrosion, improves combustion efficiency and enhances overall engine reliability. Modern water separation technologies can achieve over 95 per cent efficiency in removing water from fuel systems.

Ensuring reliability across the value chain
Filtration plays a critical role across every stage of cement logistics:
• Quarry operations: Equipment operates in highly abrasive environments, requiring strong protection against dust ingress and hydraulic contamination.
• Processing units: Crushers, kilns, and grinding mills depend on clean lubrication and cooling systems to sustain continuous operations.
• Material handling systems: Pneumatic and mechanical systems rely on clean air and fluid systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Transportation networks: Bulk carriers and trucks must maintain engine health and fuel efficiency to ensure timely deliveries.
Across these operations, filtration plays a vital role; as it supports consistent equipment performance while reducing the risk of unexpected failures.
Effective filtration solutions can reduce unscheduled equipment failures by 30 to 50 per cent across heavy-duty operations.

Uptime as a strategic imperative
In cement manufacturing, uptime is currency. Downtime not only delays the production, but it also greatly impacts the supply commitments and logistics planning. With the right filtration systems, contaminants are kept at bay from entering the
critical systems, and they also significantly extend the service intervals.
Optimised filtration can extend service intervals by 20 to 40 per cent, reducing maintenance frequency while maintaining consistent performance across demanding operating conditions. Filtration systems designed for heavy-duty applications sustain efficiency throughout their lifecycle, ensuring reliable protection with minimal interruptions. This leads to improved equipment availability, lower maintenance costs, and more predictable operations, with well-maintained systems capable of achieving uptime levels of over 90 to 95 per cent in challenging cement environments.

Supporting emission and sustainability goals
With the rising environmental awareness, the cement industry too is aligning with the stricter norms and sustainability targets. In this scenario, the operational efficiency is directly linked to emission control.

Air and fuel systems that are clean enable
much more efficient combustion. They also reduce emissions from both the stationary equipment and transport fleets. Similarly, with a well-maintained fluid cleanliness, emission systems function better. Poor combustion due to contamination can increase emissions by 5 to 10 per cent, making clean systems critical for compliance.
Additionally, efficient and longer lasting filtration systems significantly reduce any waste generation and contribute to increased sustainable maintenance practices. Extended-life filtration solutions can reduce filter disposal and maintenance waste by 15 to 20 per cent. Smart and efficient filtration in this case plays an important role in meeting the both regulatory and environmental objectives within the industry.

Advancements in filtration technology
Over the years, there has been a significant evolution in the filtration technology to meet the modern industrial applications.
Key developments include:
• High-efficiency filtration media capable of capturing very fine particles without restricting flow
• Compact and integrated designs that combine multiple filtration functions
• Extended service life solutions that reduce replacement frequency and maintenance downtime
• Application-specific engineering tailored to different stages of cement operations
Modern multi-layer filtration media can improve dust-holding capacity by up to two to three times compared to conventional systems, while maintaining consistent performance. These advancements have transformed filtration from a basic maintenance component into a critical performance system.

Adapting to diverse operating conditions
The cement industry of India operates across diverse geographies. Spanning across regions with arid regions with higher dust levels, to the coastal areas with higher humidity, challenges of each region pose different threats to the engines. Modern filtration systems are thus tailored to address these unique challenges of each region.
Indian operating environments often range from 0°C to over 50°C, with some of the highest dust loads globally in mining zones.
Additionally, filtration technology can also be customised to variations which then align the system design with factors like dust load, temperature, and equipment usage patterns. Equipment utilisation levels in India are typically higher than global averages, making robust filtration even more critical. This approach ensures optimal performance and durability across different operational contexts.

Impact on total cost of ownership
Filtration has a direct and measurable impact on the total cost of ownership of equipment.
Effective filtration leads to:
• Lower wear and tear on critical components
• Reduced maintenance and repair costs
• Improved fuel efficiency
• Extended equipment life
• Higher operational uptime
Effective filtration can extend engine life by 20 to 30 per cent and reduce overall maintenance costs by 15 to 25 per cent over the equipment lifecycle. These benefits collectively enhance productivity and reduce lifecycle costs. Conversely, inadequate filtration can result in frequent breakdowns, increased maintenance expenditure, and reduced asset utilisation.

Building a more efficient cement ecosystem
With the rising demand across various sectors, the cement industry is expected to expand at an unprecedented rate. This growth is forcing the production to move towards a more efficient and resilient system of operations. This requires attention not only to production technologies but also to the supporting systems that enable consistent performance. Filtration must be viewed as a strategic investment rather than a routine consumable. By ensuring the cleanliness of air and fluids across systems, it supports reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

The road ahead
The future of cement logistics will be shaped by increasing mechanisation, digital monitoring, and stricter environmental standards. The industry is also witnessing a shift towards predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, where filtration performance is increasingly integrated with real-time equipment diagnostics.
In this evolving landscape, the role of filtration will become even more critical. As equipment becomes more advanced and operating conditions more demanding, the need for precise contamination control will continue to grow. From quarry to construction site, filtration technology underpins the performance of every critical system. It enables equipment to operate efficiently, reduces operational risks, and supports the industry’s broader goals of growth and sustainability. In many ways, it is the unseen force that keeps the cement ecosystem moving, quietly ensuring that every link in the value chain performs as expected.

About the author
Niranjan Kirloskar, Managing Director, Fleetguard Filters, is focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business growth through strategic and people-centric leadership. With a strong foundation in ethics and forward-thinking decision-making, he champions a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technological advancement.

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Cement’s Next Fuel Shift

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May 15, 2026

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Jignesh Kindaria highlights how Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) is emerging as a critical lever for cost savings, decarbonisation and competitive advantage in the cement industry.

India is simultaneously grappling with two crises: a mounting waste emergency and an urgent need to decarbonise its most carbon-intensive industries. The cement sector, the second-largest in the world and the backbone of the nation’s infrastructure ambitions, sits at the centre of both. It consumes enormous quantities of fossil fuel, and it has the technical capacity to consume something else entirely: the waste our cities cannot get rid of.
According to CPCB and NITI Aayog projections, India generates approximately 62.4 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, with that figure expected to reach 165 million tonnes by 2030. Much of this waste is energy-rich and non-recyclable. At the same time, cement kilns operate at material temperatures of approximately 1,450 degrees Celsius, with gas temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees. This high-temperature environment is ideal for co-processing, ensuring the complete thermal destruction of organic compounds without generating toxic residues. The physics are in our favour. The infrastructure is not.
Pre-processing is not the support act for co-processing. It is the main event. Get the particle size wrong, get the moisture wrong, get the calorific value wrong and your kiln thermal stability will suffer the consequences.

The regulatory push is real
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026 mandate that cement plants progressively replace solid fossil fuels with Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), starting at a 5 per cent baseline and scaling to 15 per cent within six years. NITI Aayog’s 2026 Roadmap for Cement Sector Decarbonisation targets 20 to 25 per cent Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) by 2030. Beyond compliance, every tonne of coal replaced by RDF generates measurable carbon reductions which is monetisable under India’s emerging Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). TSR is no longer a sustainability metric. It is a financial lever.
Yet our own field assessments across multiple Indian cement plants reveal a sobering reality: the primary barrier to scaling AFR adoption is not waste availability. It is the fragmented and under-engineered pre-processing ecosystem that sits between the waste and the kiln.

Why Indian waste is a different engineering problem
Indian municipal solid waste is not the material that imported shredding equipment was designed for. Our waste streams frequently exceed 40 per cent to 50 per cent moisture content, particularly during monsoon cycles, saturated with abrasive inerts including sand, glass, and stone. Plants relying on imported OEM equipment face months of downtime awaiting proprietary spare parts. Machines built for segregated, low-moisture waste fail quickly and disrupt the entire pre-processing operation in Indian conditions.
The two most common failures we observe are what I call the biting teeth problem and the chewing teeth problem. Plants relying solely on a primary shredder reduce bulk waste to large fractions, but the output remains too coarse for stable kiln combustion. Others attempt to use a secondary shredder as a standalone unit without a primary stage to pre-size the feed, leading to catastrophic mechanical failure. When both stages are present but mismatched in throughput capacity, the system becomes a bottleneck. Achieving the 40 to 70 tonnes per hour required for meaningful coal displacement demands a precisely coordinated two-stage process.

Engineering a made-in-India answer
At Fornnax, our response to these challenges is grounded in one principle: Indian waste demands Indian engineering. Our systems are built around feedstock homogeneity, the holy grail of kiln stability. Consistent particle size and predictable calorific value are the foundation of stable kiln combustion. Without them, no TSR target is achievable at scale.
Our SR-MAX2500 Dual Shaft Primary Shredder (Hydraulic Drive) processes raw, baled, or loosely mixed MSW, C&I waste, bulky waste, and plastics, reducing them to approximately 150 mm fractions at throughputs of up to 40 tonnes per hour. The R-MAX 3300 Single Shaft Secondary Shredder (Hydraulic Drive), introduced in 2025, takes that primary output and produces RDF fractions in the 30 to 80 mm range at up to 30 tonnes per hour, specifically optimised for consistent kiln feeding. We have also introduced electric drive configurations under the SR-100 HD series, with capacities between 5 and 40 tonnes per hour, already operational at a leading Indian waste-processing facility.
Looking ahead, Fornnax is expanding its portfolio with the upcoming SR-MAX3600 Hydraulic Drive primary shredder at up to 70 tonnes per hour and the R-MAX2100 Hydraulic drive secondary shredder at up to 20 tonnes per hour, designed specifically for the large-scale throughput that higher TSR ambitions require.

The investment case is now
The 2070 Net-Zero target is not a distant goal for India’s cement sector. It starts today, with decisions being made on the plant floor.
The SWM Rules 2026 are already in effect, requiring cement plants to replace coal with RDF. Carbon credit markets are opening up, and coal prices are not going to get cheaper. Every tonne of coal a cement plant replaces with waste-derived fuel saves money on one side and generates carbon credit revenue on the other. Pre-processing infrastructure is no longer just a compliance requirement. It is a business investment with a measurable return.
The good news is that nothing is missing. The technology works. The waste is available in every Indian city. The government has provided the policy direction. The only thing standing between where the industry is today and where it needs to be is the commitment to build the right infrastructure.
The cement companies that move now will not just meet the regulations. They will be ahead of every competitor that waits.

About the author
Jignesh Kundaria is the Director and CEO of Fornnax Technology. Over an experience spanning more than two decades in the recycling industry, he has established himself as one of India’s foremost voices on waste-to-fuel technology and alternative fuel infrastructure.

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Dalmia Bharat Cement launches water repellent cement brand Weather 365 in Eastern India

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May 15, 2026

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The company has introduced water repellent cement to target rising consumer demand for weather-resilient housing solutions.

New Delhi, May 15, 2026

Dalmia Bharat Cement, one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies, has launched Weather 365, a new super-premium water repellent cement brand aimed at addressing growing consumer demand for durable, weather-resistant construction materials in Eastern India. The product is positioned as a high-performance offering for consumers seeking long-term protection against seepage, dampness and moisture damage. The launch marks a strategic push by Dalmia Bharat Cement into the fast-growing premium cement segment, where consumer preference is increasingly shifting from price-led purchases to specialised, performance-oriented building materials.

Reinforcing its super-premium positioning, the product will be available in premium-quality water-resistant and tamper-proof BOPP packaging. ‘Weather 365’ will be introduced across its retail markets in West Bengal and Bihar.

In addition to the product rollout, the company will provide on-site technical support through its engineering and technical services teams to guide customers on best construction practices and improve long-term building performance.

Speaking on the launch, company spokesperson from Dalmia Bharat Cement said: “Weather 365 is a testament to Dalmia Bharat Cement’s relentless pursuit of innovation. Eastern India experiences prolonged monsoons, high humidity and challenging weather conditions that significantly impact the life of buildings and homes. Consumers today are actively looking for solutions that offer long-term protection and lower maintenance costs. Weather 365 is our answer to that need – a differentiated premium product that combines structural strength with advanced moisture protection that safeguards homes at every level, every season. We believe this category will see strong growth in the coming years.”

Weather 365 is a specialised cement product developed to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction in regions exposed to high humidity, heavy rainfall and extreme weather cycles. Designed for roofs, columns and foundations, it delivers end-to-end moisture protection across the entire home from the structure’s core to its visible surfaces. Its proprietary uniform water repellent technology helps reduce water penetration, minimize steel corrosion in RCC structures while preventing efflorescence and damp patches, thereby ensuring stronger concrete, improved paint life and long-lasting structural health. Positioned as a super-premium product in Dalmia Bharat Cement’s portfolio, Weather 365 targets discerning homeowners, contractors and builders who seek the best-in-class protection for their construction investments.

With a strong manufacturing and market presence across Eastern India, Dalmia Bharat Cement continues to strengthen its footprint in one of its key strategic markets. As the company advances towards its vision of becoming a pan-India cement leader, it remains focused on delivering innovative, premium construction solutions tailored to evolving consumer needs.

Dalmia Bharat Cement, a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, is a leading player in the cement manufacturing segment and has been in existence since 1939. It is the first cement company to commit to RE100, EP100 & EV100 (first triple joiner) – showing real business leadership in the clean energy transition by taking a joined-up approach. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 49.5 million tonne, Dalmia Bharat Cement is the fourth-largest cement manufacturing group in India by installed capacity. Spread across ten states and fifteen manufacturing units, the company is a category leader in super-specialist cement used for oil well, railway sleepers and airstrips and is the country’s largest producer of Portland Slag Cement (PSC).