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Maha Cement launches two new products

04 January 2024, Published under Cement News

Maha Cement , part of My Home Industries Private Ltd (MHIPL), has launched two new cements in Bangalore, India - MAHA HD+ (OPC 53) and MAHA HD+ (PPC).  According to the company, MAHA HD+ (OPC 53) is a revolutionary, early-setting cement with high strength, which complies with IS 269-2015. It is produced by blending high-quality clinker, tri-calcium silicates and gypsum, offering the highest fineness and consistency. Maha Cement says it is suitable for creating high-strength concrete stru...

UltraTech's sales rise 6% YoY in 3QFY23-24

02 January 2024, Published under Cement News

UltraTech 's consolidated sales rose by six per cent per cent to 27.32Mt YoY in the third quarter ended 31 December 2023. Aditya Birla Group , UltraTech's parent company, announced in a regulatory filing that total sales volume in the domestic market was up five per cent YoY to 26.06Mt during the quarter under review. The company's domestic grey cement production was at 25.44Mt in the October-December 2023 quarter, reporting five per cent growth YoY, while its white cement production wa...

Wonder Cement announces Tulsigam grinding plant

02 January 2024, Published under Cement News

Wonder Cement Ltd has announced the setting up of a new production facility at Tulsigam, Gujarat, India. The 2Mta Tulsigam unit is set to augment the brand's manufacturing capabilities, seamlessly integrating with its existing production lines. "Each strategic move, including our new Tulsigam grinding unit, is aligned with our commitment to cater to Bharat’s evolving infrastructural demands. We're poised for continued growth and are deeply committed to quality, innovation, and societal ...

Indian port modified norms for handling imported limestone

02 January 2024, Published under Cement News

Porbandar Port has made some changes in handling raw materials for cement and other industries. Porbandar is a medium-sized port on India's west coast, in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat state, and is owned and operated by the state-owned Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB).  An interim measure pending issuance of new guidelines, subject to periodic review, has set a minimum limestone cargo discharge rate from a vessel lying at berth at Porbandar Port at 7000tpd. This refers to Gujarat Maritime...

UltraTech Cement acquires 26% stake in Clean Max Terra

29 December 2023, Published under Cement News

UltraTech Cement has entered into a share subscription and shareholders agreement to acquire 26 percent equity shares of renewable energy company Clean Max Terra. The equity investment is up to INR202.5m (US$2.44m). Clean Max Terra, based in Mumbai, India, is a special purpose vehicle to set up 50MW AC/75MW DC solar power project on a captive basis in Saraipali Village, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. The mostepve is part of UltraTech Cement’s strategy to meet its green power target ...

Ambuja Cement to add 1GW of renewable energy

22 December 2023, Published under Cement News

Ambuja Cement ( Adani Group ) has announced a plan to add 1GW of solar and wind generation capacity. The company will invest INR60bn (US$72m) in solar and wind projects in two Indian states. The line-up of renewables includes a 600MW solar PV project and a 150MW wind project in Gujarat, as well as a 250MW solar PV project in Rajasthan. Ambuja Cement said the addition of solar and wind generation capacity will be achieved by the FY25-26 while the company reach 200MW of renewable capacity...

Shiva Cement announces resignation and appointment

22 December 2023, Published under Cement News

Indian cement producer Shiva Cement Ltd has announced the resignation of Rajendra Prasad Gupta as non-executive director of the company. He will also cease to be chairman/member of the committees constituted by the Board of Directors. Aged 75, Mr Gupta has expressed his intention to retire to spend more time with his family and other commitments.  Shiva, which is part of JSW Cement , has also named Shouvik Chakraborty as an additional non-executive, non-independent director, as agreed ...

Ambuja Cements appoints new CHRO

20 December 2023, Published under Cement News

Ambuja Cements has appointed Manoj Kumar Sharma as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective from November this year. In his new position, Mr Sharma will be responsible for succession planning, HR transformation, leadership development, HR strategy, executive coaching, and talent management.   He joins Ambuja from Adani Electricity where he held the role of senior executive vice president of Human Resources. He has also previously worked at Adani Green Energy, Adani Po...

Ambuja Cements announces green power investment

18 December 2023, Published under Cement News

Ambuja Cements has announced plans to invest INR60,000m (US$723m) in renewable energy, resulting in green power accounting for 60 per cent of its energy requirements. According to the company, 1000MW of solar and wind power projects are planned, including a 600MW solar power project and a 150MW wind project in Gujarat, along with a 250MW solar power project in Rajasthan. This will be achieved by FY25-26 in addition to the company’s existing 84MW of solar and wind power.  Ambuja is also ...

Adani Group commits to investment in Bihar

15 December 2023, Published under Cement News

The Adani Group has announced plans to invest an additional INR87,000m (US$1046m) in the Indian state of Bihar. The money will be spent across a number of sectors, including its cement business. So far Adani has invested around INR8500m in the Bihar region but plans to create an additional 10,000 jobs in the state through its spending plans, according to The Telegraph.  “Bihar is now an attractive investment destination in the country. We are currently present in logistics, gas distribu...