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Pak cement exports dip 3.44percent in first seven months

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Pakistani cement export dispatches recorded a negative growth of 3.44 percent during the first seven months (July 2016-Jan 2017) of the current fiscal year compared with exports during the same period of last year.
According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, during the month of January 2017, exports to Afghanistan decreased from 0.174 million tons (MT) in January 2016 to 0.166 MT, showing a decline of 4.5 per cent. Exports to India registered a healthy increase from 0.049 MT in January last year to 0.861 MT during the same month this year, showing a growth of 77 per cent. Exports to India are mainly through the Wagah border and the southern coast of India.
The industry has expressed concerns over falling exports to Afghanistan that have declined in the first seven months of this fiscal by 10.88 per cent. They said cement exports to India have registered an increase of 79.34 per cent during July 2016 to January 2017. Export by sea also declined by 19.23 per cent during the first seven months of the current fiscal.

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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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