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Klüber Energy Efficient Synthetic High-Performance Gear Lubricating Oil

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1 year ago

June 16, 2025

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Klüber Lubrication India supports the cement industry’s sustainability goals with advanced synthetic lubricants that boost energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance. Their solutions offer fast ROI, operational excellence, and alignment with global environmental targets like net-zero.

The cement industry plays a crucial role in infrastructure development but also faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. At Klüber Lubrication India, we support cement manufacturers in meeting their sustainability targets with advanced lubrication solutions that improve efficiency, lower energy consumption, and cut emissions.

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for Top-Listed Companies
As sustainability continues to be a key focus for industries, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the top 1,000 listed companies. This framework requires organisations to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, including energy conservation, emission reductions, and resource optimisation. Beyond compliance, BRSR reporting allows companies to showcase their sustainability leadership and build investor confidence. Organisations that proactively address sustainability challenges are better positioned to attract long-term investors, secure financing, and maintain a competitive advantage in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Our high-performance synthetic lubricants play a crucial role in helping cement manufacturers meet these regulatory requirements by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in critical machinery such as vertical roller mills (VRMs) and main gearboxes. By adopting our energy-efficient solutions, companies can strengthen their BRSR compliance while achieving tangible operational benefits.

Supporting Your Net Zero Targets
The global push for net-zero emissions is driving cement manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices that significantly cut down their carbon footprint. Our Klüber Energy Efficiency solutions are specifically designed to contribute to this goal. By switching from conventional mineral oils to our advanced synthetic lubricants, cement plants can achieve energy savings of up to 3.9 per cent while reducing CO2 emissions. These savings are achieved through lower friction, reduced wear and tear, and improved thermal stability, resulting in optimised equipment performance and a longer service life. Moreover, by reducing power consumption in critical machinery, our solutions directly support corporate sustainability commitments, aligning with Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and net-zero roadmaps.
Additionally, by lowering energy consumption, companies can benefit from reduced dependency on non-renewable energy sources, decreasing their overall environmental impact. Klüber Lubrication India’s advanced lubrication solutions ensure that cement plants can achieve operational efficiency while making significant progress toward their decarbonisation goals.

EcoVadis 2025: Klüber Lubrication Wins GOLD for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainability is deeply embedded in our corporate ethos, and we take pride in being recognised among the world’s most responsible companies. In 2025, Klüber Lubrication once again secured the EcoVadis GOLD certification, marking the fourth consecutive year of this achievement. This places us among the top 3 per cent of over 150,000 rated companies worldwide. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates sustainability performance across key areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Our continued recognition reaffirms our dedication to providing customers with sustainable solutions that drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a greener future for the cement industry.
This recognition reflects our proactive approach to responsible business practices. We actively invest in research and development to enhance the sustainability of our products, ensuring that they not only meet industry standards but exceed expectations. Our EcoVadis achievement underscores our mission to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals with proven, reliable solutions. Winning this award four years in a row further strengthens our position as a trusted partner in the global push for sustainable industrial practices.

Investment Less Than 1 Cr, Payback in Less Than a Year: Least Effort, Maximum Returns
Cement manufacturers often hesitate to invest in sustainability initiatives due to concerns about cost and return on investment. However, our energy efficiency projects offer a compelling business case: with an investment of less than 1 crore INR, companies can achieve a payback period of less than a year.
By switching to Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N, an energy-efficient Polyalphaolefin (PAO) based synthetic oil, a single vertical roller mill main gearbox with a sump capacity of 6000 litres and a 6.5 MW motor rating can achieve annual energy savings of over 13,08,060 kWh. This results in a significant reduction in carbon emissions, equivalent to several hundred tonnes of CO2 (tCO2 equivalent), thereby contributing to long-term asset reliability and operational excellence.
The advantage of this solution lies in its simplicity. With minimal modifications and downtime, cement plants can quickly transition to an optimised lubrication strategy that enhances equipment efficiency, extends service life, and generates measurable cost savings. By investing in high-performance lubrication technology, manufacturers can achieve sustainability milestones while maximising profitability.

Driving Sustainability with Innovation
The cement industry’s sustainability journey is one that requires continuous innovation and collaboration. By leveraging our high-performance lubrication solutions, companies can achieve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and align with global environmental goals. At Klüber Lubrication India, we remain committed to driving this transformation and helping our customers build a greener, more sustainable future. Through strategic investments in technology and sustainability-driven initiatives, we empower the cement industry to achieve operational excellence while fulfilling its environmental responsibilities.
If you have any queries about Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N or any other specific product, the experts from Klüber Lubrication are the right people to talk to. With our vast expertise in tribology, our company has specialised experience in the development and manufacture of tailor-made specialty lubricants for over 90 years.
A close network of support teams assists and advise users around the world directly on site.

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Crisil Sees Margins Easing Despite Steady Demand

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July 29, 2026

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Crisil said operating margins of Indian cement manufacturers are expected to decline by Rs 50-75 per tonne (t) this fiscal to Rs 925-950 per t due to higher input costs triggered by the West Asia conflict. The analysis covered 18 cement companies accounting for nearly 90 per cent of India’s domestic cement capacity and noted margins had improved sharply to around Rs 1,000 per t in fiscal 2026.

Crisil noted that the reduction would be driven mainly by higher power and fuel costs, which account for about 30 per cent of total costs, as petcoke and imported coal prices have surged amid geopolitical uncertainties. Freight costs, which account for about a quarter of total costs, are also expected to remain elevated because of higher diesel prices. The impact on profitability is likely to be more pronounced in the first half of the fiscal year before easing commodity prices moderate cost pressures later.

The rating agency said steady domestic demand and strong balance sheets should keep credit profiles stable despite the moderation in margins. Green energy currently accounts for 35-40 per cent of the sector’s total electricity consumption and is expected to partly cushion higher energy costs. Operating cash flows are likely to remain resilient, supported by projected 6-7 per cent growth in cement demand this fiscal.

Crisil highlighted that demand growth will be driven primarily by infrastructure spending, which meets about one-third of sector consumption, and by a nearly 18 per cent higher budgetary allocation for core ministries that should support project execution. Weaker rural housing demand amid pressure on agricultural incomes from a possible below-average monsoon may be offset by improved urban housing demand supported by favourable home-loan rates and a strong pipeline of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban projects. Ongoing capacity additions will keep capital expenditure elevated and may lift net debt to EBITDA to between 1.2 and 1.4 times from around 1.0 time last fiscal, though ratios are expected to remain healthy.

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UltraTech Board Approves Rs 50 bn Fundraise Via NCDs

Company to issue half a million debentures for expansion plan

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July 28, 2026

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UltraTech Cement’s board of directors has approved raising Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 bn) through non?convertible debentures issued in rupees.

The finance committee cleared a proposal to issue up to 500,000 fully paid, unsecured, listed, rated, redeemable, rupee?denominated, non?convertible, non?cumulative debentures of Rs 1 lakh each (Rs 0.1 mn each), aggregating to the Rs 5,000 crore programme.

As of June 2026 the firm reported net debt of Rs 15,875 crore (Rs 158.75 bn) and said its capacity expansion projects under execution are backed by capital expenditure of about Rs 17,000 crore (Rs 170 bn) over the next two to two?and?a?half years.

UltraTech spent Rs 9,500 crore (Rs 95 bn) on capital expenditure in financial year 2026 and in April the group crossed 200.1 mn tonnes per annum of domestic grey cement capacity and 205.5 mn tonnes per annum of global capacity.

The chief financial officer indicated the company would take consolidated capacity beyond 242 mn tonnes per annum, with grey cement capacity reaching 212.7 mn tonnes per annum by the end of financial year 2027. He noted the net debt?to?earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation ratio stood at 0.87 times as of June 2026 and the company was confident of ending financial year 2027 with the ratio below one time.

In the first quarter of financial year 2026?27 UltraTech’s net profit attributable to owners rose 16.8 per cent year?on?year to Rs 2,599.3 crore (Rs 25.993 bn) and revenue from operations increased 15.9 per cent to Rs 24,648.20 crore (Rs 246.482 bn). The board approval is expected to complement internal cash flows as the company advances its expansion programme.

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Lokesh Lays Stone For Rs 31 Billion Cement Unit In Kadapa

Line-2 expansion to make Kadapa a major cement hub

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2 weeks ago

July 20, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Line-2 expansion of Dalmia Bharat Cement at Chinnakomerla village in Mylavaram Mandal in Kadapa district. The project carries an investment of Rs 31 billion (bn) and is slated for completion by the third quarter of the financial year 2028. The expansion is intended to boost industrial growth and employment generation across the Rayalaseema region.

Once commissioned, the Kadapa facility will become Dalmia Bharat’s largest integrated cement manufacturing ecosystem in southern India, creating over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs and opening new business avenues for regional micro, small and medium enterprises and transport operators. Lokesh said the expansion signalled growing corporate confidence in the state and reflected the practical ease of doing business that secured repeat investment.

He placed the project within the government’s wider economic targets and recalled the Yuvagalam padayatra commitment to generate two million (mn) jobs within five years, noting that the state would cultivate talent while industry created opportunities. Lokesh highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s competitive pursuit of major manufacturing accounts, mentioning past successes and a personal initiative to engage global investors when persuading them to anchor expansion in the state.

The plant will leverage Kadapa’s abundant limestone reserves to scale production and sustainability. Clinker capacity is planned to rise from two point five million tonnes per annum (mn tpa) to six point one mn tpa, while overall cement output will increase from three point six mn tpa to nine point six mn tpa. The unit is designed to operate on over eighty per cent renewable energy and deploy waste heat recovery, zero liquid discharge, water recycling and advanced AI systems to optimise efficiency. Industries Minister TG Bharat, BC Welfare Minister S. Savitha and Jammalamadugu MLA C. Adinarayana Reddy attended the ceremony.