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Pakistan Cement industry export revenue rises 9% in May

According to Pakistan's Federal Bureau of Statistics, the Pakistan cement industry earned a foreign exchange revenue of US$20.78m by exporting 446,741t of cement in May 2018 compared to US$19.147m...
News - 27 June 2018

Coal India notifies coal e-auction

India’s cement producers, along with other sectors such as the captive power industry, will be able to take part in the fourth auction round of coal linkages, Coal India Ltd (CIL) announced. Som...
News - 22 June 2018

Kerala records INR40 price hike

A INR40 (US$0.59) price hike in Kerala, India, over the past week has been blamed on cement companies and the state’s failure to organise a price regulatory body, according to The Hindu. The price...
News - 19 June 2018

ACC expects Indian demand to increase by 7% in 2018

India’s ACC expects the country’s cement demands to grow by seven per cent this year, assisted by infrastructure projects and the continued focus on rural development and affordable housing scheme...
News - 18 June 2018

My Home Industries considers 50% capacity expansion

India-based My Home Industries is considering a capacity expansion of up to 50 per cent over the next four years, according to the Business Line. The company has announced that its awaiting cleara...
News - 13 June 2018

Sagar Cements commissions capacity expansion

India's Sagar Cements Ltd has commissioned a capacity expansion at its grinding unit in Anakapally district, Andhra Pradesh, raising capacity to 1.5Mta from 0.3Mta. While the expansion scheduled...
News - 13 June 2018

Cement by sea

Moving cement by sea is a difficult business, often requiring dedicated vessels fitted with specialist equipment. Shipowners and operators also have to manage freight rate fluctuations, new env...
Articles - 12 June 2018

Shree Cement announces investment plans

India’s Shree Cement Ltd has announced a INR35bn (US$519.79m) capital expenditure budget for the current financial year. The amount includes INR20bn which will be spent to conclude the acquisition...
News - 11 June 2018

Nepal's Ministry of Industry identifies sites for clinker storage

Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has begun work to acquire land to improve transportation of imported clinker from India. Rabi Shankar Sainju, spokesperson for the Ministry o...
News - 11 June 2018

Coal prices on Pakistan may affect profitability

The increase in coal prices is likely to affect the margin of cement companies in Pakistan, particularly those who have captive power plants based on imported coal. According to Research House re...
News - 08 June 2018