India cement news
LafargeHolcim’s Indian subsidiaries report 2Q18 growth
LafargeHolcim group companies in India, Ambuja Cement and ACC, have reported higher consolidated sales volumes in 2Q18, but rising costs drag down earnings.
Orient Cement to expand Adilabad cement plant
Orient Cement – a CK Birla Group company – is planning to more than double capacity at its Adilabad cement plant in Telangana, India.
World Cement's Weekly Wrap: 20 July 2018
Some of the week's most popular stories from the team at World Cement.
Ambuja Cement supports youth skills development
Ambuja Cement is playing a leading role in youth skills development in Rajasthan through its Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institute.
UltraTech continues aggressive capacity expansion
India’s leading cement producer, UltraTech Cement, continued is aggressive capacity expansion in 2Q18, building out existing facilities and continuing its acquisition spree.
UltraTech beats expectations but costs remain a worry
UltraTech’s net profit beat analyst expectations in 2Q18 but was still down as rising costs put pressure on the Indian cement sector.
Dalmia Bharat launches fine blended cement brand
Dalmia Bharat has extended its portfolio of slag cements, launching the fine blend composite cement, Dalmia FBC Cement.
Ramco Cement orders three Loesche mills
Ramco Cement has ordered three vertical roller mill from German supplier, Loesche, for the production of portland pozzolana cement.
Indian cement production up in April and May
Indian cement production continued its double-digit growth in April, before falling back to grow at 5.2% in May, as coal and steel production also showed positive trends.
UltraTech commissions grinding plant
UltraTech Cement has commissioned a second grinding unit at its Manawar plant in Madhya Pradesh, India.