Indian Subcontinent

JayPee Group subsidiary, Jaiprakesh Associations, has received regulatory approval for the sale of its cement unit to UltraTech Cement.

Aimil Ltd. has been appointed as PANalytical’s representative in India.

The Indian construction sector will remain steady in the next financial year with a “slow but steady’ improvement in revenue and earnings.

Bestway Cement is to build a new brownfield cement plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Indian cement demand growth is expected to stabilise at 4 – 5% in FY18, after the dip in demand growth caused by demonetisation in FY17.

The VDMA has reported on the outlook for the construction equipment industry in 2017.

Danish engineering company, FLSmidth, has opened a new office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on increased business activities in the country

Falling costs have helped Pakistani cement maker, Dewan Cement, boost pre-tax profits in 4Q16 and 2H16.

Sika has released its results for 2016, indicating positive growth.

INSEE Cement has been recognised for its environmental performance by the Sri Lankan government.

Pakistan cement maker, Kohat Cement, has reported an 8% rise in domestic cement sales in 4Q16 on robust infrastructure development.

A new power-generating conveyor has entered commercial operations at Gharibwal Cement, which the company claims to be the first of its kind in Pakistan.

Bestway Cement is in discussions with Dewan Cement to buy the North cement plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Indian cement maker, Burnpur, is to introduce a new Pozzolona Portland Cement product from its Patratu plant to better utilise the plant’s current spare capacity.

Indian cement maker, Ambuja Cement, has posted an 85% increase in consolidated net profits in 4Q16.