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Cemex grows profit by 3percent to $3.65 bn in first 9 months of 2016

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Mexico: Cemex’s net sales have fallen by 2 per cent year-on-year to $10.5 billion in the first nine months of 2016 from $10.7 billion in the same period in 2015. However, in a like-for-like basis adjusted for ongoing operations and currency fluctuations, its sales rose by 5 per cent. Its gross profit rose by 3 per cent to $3.65 billion and its operating earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBTIDA) rose by 9 per cent to $2.14 billion. It attributed the rise in sales on a like-for-like basis to higher prices in local currency terms and higher volumes in Mexico and its European and Asia, Middle East & Africa regions. "During the third quarter, we continued to deliver strong underlying operational and financial results by remaining focused on the variables we can control. Our year-to-date operating EBITDA grew 17 per cent on a like-for-like basis, with a 5 per cent growth in sales. This was the highest year-to-date EBITDA growth in a decade," said the group’s Chief Executive Officer, Fernando A Gonzalez. Overall, the cement producer saw its cement volumes rise by 1 per cent to 50.8 MT from 50.1

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Shree Cement reports 2025 financial year results

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Shree Cement posted revenue of US$2.38 billion for FY2025, marking a 5.5 per cent decline year-on-year. Operating costs rose 2.9 per cent to US$2.17 billion, resulting in an EBITDA of US$528 million—down 12 per cent from the previous year. Net profit fell 50 per cent to US$141 million. The company reported cement sales of 9.84Mt in Q4 FY2025, a 3.3 per cent increase from 9.53Mt in Q4 FY2024, with premium products making up 16 per cent of total sales.

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Rekha Onteddu to become director at Sagar Cements

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Sagar Cements has announced the appointment of Rekha Onteddu as a non-executive independent director, effective 30 June 2025. According to People in Business News, Rekha Onteddu is currently serving in a similar capacity at Andhra Cements, the parent company of Sagar Cements.

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India’s cement consumption set to rise

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According to a Moody’s report, India’s cement consumption is projected to rise by 50 per cent over the next five years, increasing from 445 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) in FY24 to 670 MMTPA by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by government infrastructure spending and rising housing demand, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 6-7 per cent. To meet this demand, major cement companies are likely to continue acquiring smaller, less profitable firms.

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