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IndiaMART releases report about India’s cement industry

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8 months ago

October 17, 2024

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IndiaMART, the largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace in India, recently released its inaugural report on the cement industry titled “Cementing Growth: An Indian Perspective on the Cement Industry,” coinciding with National Concrete Day on September 7. The report highlights key trends, government initiatives, and the future growth trajectory of the sector based on extensive business interactions on the platform from 2019 to 2023.
Notably, the top ten cement companies in India account for 70% of total production, with manufacturing capacities projected to reach approximately 740 million tonnes by FY2027-28. Rajasthan leads the country in limestone production, contributing 22 per cent, while cement and its raw materials constitute the third-largest share of total cargo transported by Indian Railways.
Demand for cement is primarily driven by rural housing (29 per cent), urban housing (25 per cent), infrastructure development (23 per cent), low-cost housing (12 per cent), and commercial construction (11 per cent).

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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4 days ago

June 17, 2025

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.