Indian Subcontinent

Indian cement production continued its positive start to the year in February 2018, recording levels well ahead of the same period in 2017.

India’s Wonder Cement has ordered two move vertical mills from Gebr. Pfeiffer, bringing the company’s total to seven.

India’s largest cement producers appears to be favourite to takeover bankrupt Binani Cement, after upping its bid.

UltraTech has made a new bid for bankrupt Binanai Cement, aiming to disrupt a creditor-approved offer from Dalmia Bharat.

India’s Cement Manufacturers’ Association reported production up in January 2018 and year to date.

Vicat Group is to expand its capacity in India, investing in the expansion of its Kalaburagi plant, as well as a new grinding plant in Vizianagaram.

India’s construction industry is set for a decade of robust growth on the back of government infrastructure spending and increased private investment.

A consortium led by Dalmia Bharat, one of the largest cement producers in India, appears to have won the bidding for bankrupt Binani Cement.

LafargeHolcim’s two subsidiaries in India will not pursue a merger at this time, although it remains the long-term objective.

German mill manufacturer, Gebr. Pfeiffer has received its fourth order for a vertical mill from Nepal.

LafargeHolcim set to strengthen its presence in the Indian cement industry by investing CHF 200 million.

Shree Cement Co. commissions new cement grinding uni, Bangur Cement, in Rajasthan.

Competition Commission of India has found, in a preliminary investigation, that six cement companies have formed a cartel.

Lucky Cement’s costs rose substantially in the second half of 2017, more than offsetting a rise in sales revenues.

The consolidation of LafargeHolcims businesses in Bangladesh has been completed.