Indian Subcontinent

Yvonne Leung, Manager, Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), outlines the CSI’s efforts to improve road safety.

Michel Folliet, Chief Industry Specialist for the Building Materials Sector, International Finance Corporation – a member of the World Bank Group, talks through the financing programmes and support available to help the cement industry limit its environmental footprint.

This is one of India’s most coveted awards in the field of corporate sustainable development.

Port of Antwerp has ended its financial interest in Indian port operator, Essar Ports Ltd, but will continue to offer consultancy and training services to the Indian ports sector.

OneStone Consulting has released its ‘White Cement Outlook 2020’ report on the growth and recovery of the white cement industry.

Timetric has released its CRI for 4Q15, indicating that risk has eased across emerging markets.

Eleven Indian cement companies who appealed the cartelisation findings of 2012 will now have a fresh hearing, following the Competition Appellate Tribunal verdict.

Cementir Holdings has released its prediction for 2016, as well as announcing the restructuring of the company in January.

India Cements sees turnaround, Jaypee plans cement business exit and new link proposed from Mumbai Port.

PE firms and local cement producers are reportedly bidding for Reliance Infrastructure’s 5.6 million t cement business.

A 13.64% stake in Indian cement company Udaipur Cement is up for sale.

India’s Minister for Transport has warned cement producers that he will allow imports of cement from China if they don’t bring down prices.

ACC is reportedly planning to partner with dealers and social organisations to set up cement brick manufacturing units.

Reports indicate that UltraTech Cement is in talks to acquire the cement business of Reliance Infrastructure.

Gebr. Pfeiffer was chosen to supply a 35 tph MPS mill to produce quicklime at a fineness of 10% R 150 µm.