Cement News tagged under: India
JK Cement begins clinker production at Panna site05 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsJK Cement commenced clinker production at its new site in Panna , Madhya Pradesh, India on 3 December 2022. The new facility has a production capacity of 2.64Mta. |
UltraTech Cement commissions 3.6Mta of new grinding capacity05 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement Co has announced the commissioning of its 3.6Mta of new grinding capacity in India. Firstly, the 1.8Mta greenfield grinding capacity at the Dhule Grinding Unit , Maharashtra has been commissioned. Secondly, the commissioning of the 1.8Mta brownfield, clinker backed, second line grinding capacity at Dhar Cement Works , Madhya Pradesh, has been completed. This forms part of the first phase of capacity expansion announced in December 2020. The company’s total cement m... |
Adani Group to refinance Ambuja Cements and ACC bridging loans02 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Adani Group is reported to be in talks with several foreign banks to refinance US$3.5bn of bridging loans taken for the acquisition of Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd this year. The loans were taken by the Mauritius-based promoter entity Endeavour Trade and Investment, a special-purpose vehicle that acquired Ambuja Cements' stake from Swiss cement major Holcim in an all-cash transaction of US$6.5bn, according to the Business Standard. The tenure of the refinanced loans... |
Spearheading sustainability30 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsOrganisations in India connected with the cement or concrete, construction and ancillary business sectors are compelled to focus on a strategy that integrates the company’s larger vision with sustainability goals. In this article, Mahendra Singhi, MD & CEO at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, discusses how leading cement companies in India such as Dalmia Bharat Ltd are spearheading the industry’s shift towards a circular economy. By Mahendra Singhi, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, India. Dalmia... |
Ambuja Cements and ACC lead the way on water positivity30 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements and ACC are leading the way in water positivity, according to a report in Business Standard. Over the last 20 years both companies have put initiatives in place to not only address water conservation in their production processes but also tackle water scarcity across India. Globally, Ambuja Cements is the only cement producer that has been recognised for its leadership in water security in CDP 2021 with the best ‘A’ score, while both companies have scooped numerous awar... |
India: shifting gears28 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsAfter nearly a decade of subdued growth, India’s cement industry is heading towards better days ahead. A quicker-than-expected recovery in demand following the COVID-19 pandemic has put the cement sector on a high growth trajectory and domestic manufacturers are gearing up for the next growth cycle. Gearing for growth: amid the Indian government’s continuous focus on infrastructure, housing, irrigation and a special emphasis on highways and expressways across the length and breadth... |
UltraTech Cement to take excess RDF waste28 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Manali Municipal Council (MC) has sent letters to the Kullu MC along with the Bhuntar and Banjar Nagar Panchayats, asking them not to send garbage to the waste treatment plant at Rangri in Manali, from 1 December, citing the excessive accumulation of waste at the local plant. Further, orders have also been issued to the company operating the plant not to accept rubbish from any other place than Manali. Manali MC Executive Officer (EO), Mr BR Negi, said even nearby panchayats had ... |
RHI Magnesita acquires Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsRHI Magnesita announces the acquisition of the Indian refractory business of Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd (DBRL) via a share swap agreement, in exchange for 27 million shares in RHI Magnesita India Ltd, a 70 per cent owned subsidiary of the group. DBRL is one of the leading refractory producers in India with approximately 1200 employees and production capacity of over 300,000tpa, from five refractory plants and raw material sites. Commenting on the acquisition, Stefan Borgas, CEO of R... |
Ultratech places follow-up order with Gebr Pfeiffer21 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsAs part of Ultratech Cement Ltd 's expansion drive, Gebr Pfeiffer SE (Germany) and its Indian subsidiary Gebr Pfeiffer (India) Pvt. Ltd, has received an order for the delivery of several grinding plants with vertical roller mills (VRMs) for grinding cement raw material as well as solid fuels. The cooperative partnership between Ultratech Cement Ltd, India's largest cement producer, and Gebr Pfeiffer is once again confirmed and expanded by this follow-up order, the equipment manufacture... |
Birla White wall care plant starts operations in Nathdwara21 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement has commenced the third Birla White wall care putty plant at Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India with a capacity of 4Mta at a total cost of INR1870m (US$22.8m). The existing two plants are situated at Kharia in Rajasthan and Katni in Madhya Pradesh. The company now has a wall care putty capacity of 13Mta, further strengthening its position in the markets. Along with its existing white cement manufacturing capacity in India and its investment in Ras Al Khaimah Co for Whi... |