Indian Subcontinent

Cement facts from around the globe.

Risk has increased globally based on the Q2 2016 update of Timetric’s Construction Risk Index.

LafargeHolcim enters into agreement with Nirma Limited for divestment of Lafarge India.

Cement maker Ultratech announces that it has secured coal supply for its cement plants and won linkages in Maharashtra.

The latest short film from Volvo Construction Equipment opens the door to the world of opportunities available at Volvo CE.

India’s cement makers are looking at a boom in business.

The five firms are Ajay Piramal group, Nirma, Sajjan Jindal's JSW Cement, Mexico's Cemex and China's Anhui Conch Cement company.

ASTM International has fully redesigned its International Laboratory Directory.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the ‘Global Cement Mixer Market 2016-2020 report to their offering.

Jaiprakash Associates Limited rose by the most on record.

The engineering and construction arms of the thyssenkrupp Group are being reorganised as part of its transformation program 'planets'.

The Board of Directors of UltraTech Cement Limited approved a Scheme of Arrangement

HeidelbergCement AG has completed the acquisition of a 45% shareholding in Italcementi S.p.A. from Italmobiliare S.p.A.

Demolition of containerships almost tripled in the first five months of 2016 in comparison to the same period of 2015.

Deccan Cements, the largest gainer in the cement pack, has risen 13% to Rs 1030, also its record high on the BSE.