cement industry
Cement makers plan ₹13,000 crore green-power push as energy costs take centre stage
India’s leading cement manufacturers are planning ₹12,000–13,000 crore in green-power investments over the next two years, targeting 5.8–6.0 Gigawatts of capacity by March...
CarbonStrong Raises ₹12.5 Crore to Scale Low-Carbon Cement Alternatives
Bengaluru-based climate-tech startup CarbonStrong has raised ₹12.5 crore in seed funding to establish its first production facility and scale low-carbon cement alternatives.
UltraTech Cement to Deploy 600+ Electric Trucks as Green Logistics Drive Accelerates
UltraTech Cement will deploy more than 600 heavy-duty electric trucks by December 2026 through partnerships with Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and other manufacturers.
Tamil Nadu Ends ₹160 Limestone Tax, Bringing Relief to Cement Makers
Tamil Nadu’s withdrawal of the ₹160-per-tonne Mineral Bearing Land Tax on limestone is expected to ease costs for cement manufacturers, with major players...
Dalmia Bharat begins ₹3,100 crore cement expansion in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Dalmia Bharat has commenced its ₹3,100 crore Line-2 expansion project at Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The investment will significantly increase cement and clinker...
Ambuja Cements Retains 119 Million Tonne Capacity Target, Focuses on Improving Plant Utilisation
Ambuja Cements has reaffirmed its target of reaching 119 million tonnes of production capacity by the end of FY27 while shifting its focus...
Indian Cement Industry Set for Strong Expansion with Major Capacity Additions
Crisil reports that India’s cement industry is entering a major expansion cycle with 160 to 170 MT of new capacity planned between FY26...
Adani Cement pioneers world’s first RotoDynamic Heater at Andhra Pradesh plant, marking a breakthrough in carbon-free cement production
Adani Cement installs the world’s first RotoDynamic Heater at its Boyareddypalli plant in Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with Coolbrook, marking a breakthrough in...
JK Lakshmi Cement returns to profitability in Q2 FY26; unveils ₹3,000 crore expansion plan across four states
JK Lakshmi Cement posts ₹80.63 crore profit in Q2 FY26 and announces a ₹3,000 crore capacity expansion project across Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,...
Ambuja Cement Q2 Profit Soars 268% Driven by Tax Reversal and Record Sales
Ambuja Cement posts a 268% surge in Q2FY26 profit to ₹1,766 crore, driven by a ₹1,697 crore tax reversal and record 1,660 lakh...
