India cement news
ACC shares consolidated financial results for third quarter
The company has recorded solid performance during this period.
ACC Gold Water Shield Cement awarded with Solar Impulse Foundation’s Efficient Solution label
Solar Impulse Foundation through its Efficient Solution Label, recognises ‘ACC Gold Water Shield Cement’ as one of the world-leading efficient solutions that protects the environment in a profitable way.
UltraTech Cement Limited announces financial results for quarter ended 30 September 2021
The company has reported robust earnings for the second quarter.
UltraTech and PRESPL sign MOU for scaling up use of Agri Waste as fuel in cement manufacturing
The MoU is part of UltraTech’s endeavour to decarbonise its operations and aims to significantly scale-up the use of biomass in place of fossil fuel like coal in UltraTech’s manufacturing operations.
Ambuja Cements Limited develops Science Based Targets in line with its Net Zero emission ambition
The company has signed the 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' pledge joining the Race to Zero campaign of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
FLSmidth signs contract to deliver sustainable equipment for greenfield project in India
New greenfield contract from Indian Cement producer Shree Cement sees FLSmidth deliver a series of sustainable equipment, including the world’s largest Cross-Bar® Cooler, the FLSmidth OKTM Cement mill and JETFLEX® Burner.
Ambuja Cement commences commercial production at Marwar Cement Plant
The company has successfully begun the commercial production of clinker and cement at its Marwar Greenfield Plant in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
Birla Corporation announces 30 million t capacity target by 2027
The company will expand in markets where it has an edge over competition and demand for cement is projected to get stronger.
UltraTech Cement joins RE100 and commits to 100% renewable energy usage by 2050
The company has already set a target to scale up its green energy mix to 34% of its total power requirement by 2024, from the current levels of 13%.
Building India’s green construction sector
Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India Holcim Group and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd, shares his perspective on the creation of a more green and sustainable construction sector in India.