India cement news

The company has started the trial run at its state-of-the-art greenfield integrated plant (Marwar Cement Works) in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two aim to facilitate and accelerate sustainable development of the cement and concrete sectors, including their value chain partners across India.

The company has signed the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge and joined the Race to Zero campaign of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Geocycle India, the in-house waste management arm of Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited, has co-processed about 2 million t of waste and achieved a TSR of 6% in 2021.

This was achieved through its work in empowering women to take up leadership positions in their own communities, promote self-help groups and support in the formation of Women Federations.

The company has announced that it will offer winners free cement to help them build their dream homes.

Ropar Cement Grinding Unit to be expanded by 1.5 MTPA to 4.5 MTPA; To be completed by June 2023. Ambuja plans to increase its total cement capacity to 50 MTPA in the mid-term.

Mr. K C Jhanwar, MD, UltraTech Cement Ltd appointed as Chairman & Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, MD & CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd appointed as Vice-Chairman of NCCBM

The Foundation has launched a Quick Response (QR) platform. This digital platform includes all training material for farmers to access anytime and anywhere.

The Transport Analytics Centre (TAC) optimises logistics for road safety, enhanced efficiency and sustainability.