Cement News tagged under: India
Ambuja Cement disrupted by trucker strike10 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsCement and clinker truckers carried through their Monday strike in Himachal Pradesh over various demands, including a revision of the Goods and Service Tax rates and an end to daily revision of diesel prices, reports The Tribune. "We are observing the day-long strike on the call for a nationwide strike," said truckers’ association spokesperson Ram Kishan Sharma. More than1200 truckers were on strike, refusing to lift for transportation cement and clinker of Ambuja Cement from its two... |
Vikram Cement recognised with water management award10 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement Ltd (UTCL) has been recognised at the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) National Awards for Excellence in Water Management 2017. Vikram Cement Works, an integrated cement manufacturing unit of UTCL, won the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) National Awards for Excellence in Water Management 2017 in the ‘outside the fence’ category. This award is a recognition for the ‘Sustainable Livelihood through Watershed Management’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) ... |
Dalmia Cement to support FIFA U-17 World Cup India04 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Cement Bharat Ltd has signed up as a National Supporter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, which kicks off on 6 October 2017. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and President of the All India Football Federation Praful Patel said: "Dalmia has shown its commitment to the future of Indian youth with its partnership with the FIFA U-17 World Cup. We welcome them and salute their commitment." Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd CEO Mahendra Singhi said: "Dalmia is extremely delighted to... |
Dalmia Baharat targets organic growth in east India02 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Bharat is planning to strengthen its presence in the region to tap growth potential, reports the Expres Group. Dalmia Bharat, the second largest cement manufacturer in eastern India, is planning to strengthen its presence in the east of the country where housing and infrastructure development is driving cement demand. "The government is spending money to build road, ports and projects as Sagarmala, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial corridor, freight corridor, housing for all… we are quite... |
Petcoke prices in India resume upward trend28 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsFollowing an easing of petcoke prices in August, petcoke prices are increasing again in India, adding further cost pressures to cement producers. A key fuel for the country’s cement plants, petcoke is mainly imported from the US or Saudi Arabia. However, when Hurricane Harvey struck the US at the end of August, several US Gulf refineries closed. This led to a shortage of petcoke ad saw local petcoke prices rise. "Prices for petcoke in the US Gulf have increased roughly 10 per cent in ... |
Power cuts affect Udaypur Cement27 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsRegular power cuts in the last fortnight have led to losses of around INR20m at Udaypur Cement’s Gaighat plant, India. The company had started the new financial year with good business as the power supply to the works had been regular, according to plant manager, Nawal Kishore Saha. While the company has previously requested the authorities an uninterrupted power supply, its requirement had not been met on previous occasions as well. Last year, Udaypur Cement earned a profit of INR250m. |
Sanghi Industries receives "India's Most Trusted Company 2017" award27 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based cement producer Sanghi Industries reported it has received the ‘India's Most Trusted Company 2017’ award from IBC InfoMedia on 24 September 2017. “‘India's Most Trusted Company Award’ is a unique recognition of the success and ingenuity of the fastest growing companies across India and the unique brains behind them. Sanghi Industries is selected as one of India's Most Trusted Company based on a comprehensive research conducted by Media Research Group of IBC InfoMedia,” the com... |
New NBSM standards for imported cement lead to Nepal shortage25 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsConstruction of hydropower projects has stalled due to the cement shortage in Nepal. Imports have been halted as the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) has set new standards for imported cement. The NBSM made Nepal Standard certification mandatory for imported cement from mid-July. Foreign manufacturers supplying cement to Nepal have to follow quality, packaging and labelling criteria fixed by NBSM. Producers from India, which are the main source of cement imports into Nepal... |
ACC Ltd launches Chandrapur Green Building Centre22 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn line ACC Ltd's commitment to the concept of sustainable construction and a greener environment in India, the cement producer has launched its Green Building Centre in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The centre was inaugurated by Gopika Tiwari, cluster head – West & Central India, and Amit Mathur, director – Sales West. Danish Rashid, head – Green Buildings Business; Anish Kundel, sales head – Nagpur and Mueen Khan, regional customer service head – West were also present. The Green Building C... |
OCL India a step nearer to new plant in Rajgangpur21 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsAt a public hearing, OCL India Ltd has received local support in Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district, for a new 2.25Mta cement cement plant, plus 3Mta of additional clinker capacity, besides the existing integrated cement plant that the company operates in the area. The flagship associate company of Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd, OCL India is now a step closer to achieve the final environmental clearance to execute its capacity enhancement programme. With this addition, the company's total capacity... |