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JK Lakshmi Cement integrates EVs into clinker transport operations

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June 17, 2025

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JK Lakshmi Cement has joined hands with SwitchLabs Automobiles to incorporate electric vehicles (EVs) into its logistics operations, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. As part of this initiative, EVs will be deployed on the 225km route linking the JK Lakshmi Puram cement plant in Sirohi, Rajasthan, with the Kalol Grinding Unit in Gujarat. This move follows a successful pilot run that highlighted significant reductions in CO2 emissions without compromising operational performance. The adoption of EVs marks a deliberate push by the company to reduce its carbon footprint and align with India’s transition to eco-friendly infrastructure.

India sets up five carbon capture testbeds

India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has unveiled five carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) testbeds aimed at advancing decarbonisation in the cement sector. Developed under a public-private partnership, these testbeds form part of a research and innovation cluster targeting net-zero emissions by 2070. Each pilot is spearheaded by a collaboration between academic institutions and cement manufacturers:

Testbed 1: A venture with JK Cement at Ballabhgarh to capture two tonnes of CO2 per day, converting it into lightweight construction blocks and olefins via oxygen calcination.
Testbed 2: A partnership between IIT Kanpur and JSW Cement focusing on CO2 mineralisation.
Testbed 3: A project led by IIT Bombay and Dalmia Cement to develop a catalyst-based CO2 capture solution.
Testbed 4: Jointly executed by CSIR-IIP, IIT Tirupati, IISc, and JSW Cement, this testbed will use vacuum swing adsorption technology.
Testbed 5: An initiative by IIT Madras, BITS Pilani Goa, and UltraTech Cement to explore process innovations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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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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3 hours 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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3 hours 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.