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NUVOCO Vistas Sales Volume Grew by 16% YoY for Q3 FY25

Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 24.09 billion

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1 year ago

January 27, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp, a leading building materials company in India, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. With 25 MMTPA of combined installed capacity, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. is the 5th largest cement group in India and amongst the leading cement players in East India. The company is on track to achieve 31 MMTPA cement capacity1 by Q3 FY27 after emerging as the Successful Resolution Applicant for Vadraj Cement (VCL). A Letter of Intent has already been issued. The VCL facility comprises of 3.5 MMTPA clinker unit in Kutch and a 6 MMTPA grinding unit in Surat and reflects the company’s drive for growth and diversification.

The company’s consolidated cement sales volume registered a strong growth of 16% YoY to 4.7 MMT in Q3 FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 24.09 billion during the same period. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 2.58 billion.

The cement industry has witnessed a recovery following a challenging first half of FY25. After facing subdued demand, the industry is showing signs of improvement, supported by favourable market dynamics. In response, the Company undertook several initiatives to drive strong volume growth during the quarter. While cement prices remained muted for majority part of the quarter, they recovered toward the end. Meanwhile, the Company has continued to focus on operational excellence. The company has achieved the lowest blended fuel cost in the last 13 quarters, at Rs. 1.45 per Mcal. Nuvoco’s power & fuel cost continues to be amongst the lowest in the industry.

In the RMX business, “Concreto Uno Concrete”, launched during the year, is seeing volume traction across regions. The MBM business introduced “Tile Adhesive T5”, “Tile Glitter” and “Tile Bonder” under the brand ZERO M to strengthen the product portfolio. The company continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability with lowest carbon emissions in the industry, with 457 kg CO2 per ton2 of cementitious materials.

Commenting on the company’s performance, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., stated, “The Company proactively seized demand opportunities to bolster its position in the market and delivered strong volume growth during the quarter. Price increases in the recent period continue to reflect a positive trend, while sustained improvements in demand should support prices as well. Strategic priorities for the company remain centered on driving premiumisation, optimising geo- mix, enhancing fuel mix efficiency, strengthening brand presence, and maintaining cost excellence. The company is confident in its expansion strategy and ability to execute on growth plans pertaining to Vadraj Cement, which will diversify its market footprints in the Western India, thereby supporting long-term growth ambitions and further consolidating its position as the 5th largest player in India.”

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April 1, 2026

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NCB Signs MoU With Cement Manufacturer To Boost Construction Skills

Partnership to deliver nationwide training and certification

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1 week ago

March 31, 2026

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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading cement manufacturer to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The agreement was formalised at NCB premises in Ballabgarh and was signed by the Director General of NCB, Dr L. P. Singh, and the head of technical services at UltraTech Cement Limited, Er Rahul Goel. The collaboration seeks to bring institutional resources and industry expertise into a structured national training effort.

The partnership will deliver structured training and certification programmes across the country aimed at enhancing the capabilities of civil engineers, ready?mix concrete (RMC) professionals, contractors, construction workers and masons. Programme curricula will cover material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability assessment and sustainable construction practices to support improved construction outcomes. Emphasis is to be placed on standardised assessment and certification to raise practice levels across diverse construction roles.

Practical learning elements will include workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars and exposure visits to plants and RMC facilities to strengthen applied skills and on?site decision making. The Director General indicated confidence that a large number of professionals and workers would be trained over the next three to five years under the initiative. The partnership is designed to complement flagship government schemes such as the Skill India Mission and to align training outputs with national infrastructure priorities.

By combining the council’s technical mandate with industry experience, the initiative aims to develop a more skilled and quality?conscious workforce capable of meeting rising demand in infrastructure and housing. NCB will continue to coordinate programme delivery and quality assurance while industry partners provide practical exposure and technical inputs. The collaboration is expected to support long?term capacity building and more sustainable construction practices nationwide.

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JSW Cement Commissions Nagaur Plant, Enters North India

New Rajasthan unit boosts capacity to 24.1 MTPA and expands reach

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1 week ago

March 30, 2026

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JSW Cement has strengthened its national presence by commencing production at its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, marking its entry into the north Indian market.

With this commissioning, the company’s installed grinding capacity has increased to 24.1 MTPA, while total clinker capacity, including its joint venture operations, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The Nagaur facility comprises a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity currently under development. Strategically located, the plant is positioned to serve high-growth markets across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR.

The project has been funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, with Rs 800 crore allocated from IPO proceeds towards part-financing the unit.

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, stated that the commissioning marks a key milestone in the company’s ambition to become a pan-India player. He added that the project was completed within 21 months and positions the company to achieve its targeted capacity of 41.85 MTPA by FY29.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, highlighted that the expansion aligns with the company’s strategy to tap into rapidly growing northern markets driven by infrastructure development. He noted that the company remains focused on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly cement solutions while progressing towards its long-term capacity goal of 60 MTPA.

The Nagaur plant has been designed with sustainability features, including co-processing of alternative fuels and a 7 km overland belt conveyor for limestone transport to reduce road emissions. The facility will also incorporate a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System to improve energy efficiency and lower its carbon footprint.

JSW Cement, part of the JSW Group, operates across the building materials value chain and currently has eight plants across India, along with a clinker unit in the UAE through its joint venture.