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India prepares for the upturn

After a strong first quarter, India’s cement demand experienced a setback in April and May. However, monsoon preparations helped the market recover in the following month and the outlook following...
Articles - 03 October 2016

India: production halts at JK Cement Muddapur plant

JK Cement have announced that its 3Mta plant in Muddapur, Baglakot, India, has temporarily ceased operations. The clinker silo roof unexpectedly caved in, causing steel structural supports and a c...
News - 29 September 2016

UltraTech Cement

UltraTech is one of 10 companies being fined by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly conspiring to fix cement prices, contravening competition law. The total fine amounts to US$...
Corporate - 27 September 2016

Cemtech MEA 2017

Cemtech held the 12th edition of its Middle East & Africa conference and exhibition at the Grand Hyatt Dubai (UAE) on 19-22 February 2017.  Established as the event for cement professi...
Events - 27 September 2016

SPL: lessons learned

Spent pot lining (SPL) generated by the aluminium industry forms an important alternative source of fuel and raw material for the cement industry. However, its use presents certain challenges in t...
Articles - 26 September 2016

India: Rain Cements brings WHR power plant online

Rain Cements Ltd has started its waste heat power generation (WHPG) plant at its cement unit at Boincheruvupalli Village, Peapully Mandal, Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The new facili...
News - 26 September 2016

Pakistan: exports at US$52.70m in 2M FY16-17

In July and August 2016, the first two months of FY16-17, Pakistan cement producers exported 1.01Mt of cement and earned export revenue of US$52.77m compared to 1.032Mt at US$59.60m in July-Aug 20...
News - 23 September 2016

India: Ramco mine expansion dispute

A public hearing convened to discuss the expansion of a limestone mine belonging to a private cement plant owned by Ramco Cement in Sendurai, Tamil Nadu, was interrupted by attendees protesting th...
News - 23 September 2016

Responding to climate change

This week ICR looks at further tightening of pollution control around the world following Cembureau's reminder that the EU Parliament is expected to vote on the provisional directive to reduce em...
News - 23 September 2016

Dalmia launches premium brand

Dalmia Cement Bharat has launched its new premium brand, Dalmia DSP Cement. B K Singh, Dalmia senior executive director and group head, said the new cement brand will first be available in Tamil N...
News - 21 September 2016