India Cement Industry - March 2020
India Cement Industry - March 2020
India Cement Industry - March 2020
With 509 million tonnes per year (mtpa) of cement production capacity as of 2018,
India is the second largest cement producer in the world and accounts for over 8 per
337.32 million tonnes in 2018-19 and stood at 216.8 million tonnes between April-
2020. Of the total capacity, 98 per cent lies with the private sector and the rest with
the public sector. The top 20 companies account for around 70 per cent of the total
production.
The demand of cement industry is expected to achieve 550-600 million tonnes per
A total of 210 large cement plants together account for 410 million tonnes of
installed capacity in the country, while 350 mini cement plants make up the rest. Of
the total 210 large cement plants in India, 77 are located in the states of Andhra
Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Cement production in India increased from
exports of cement, clinker and asbestos cement increased at CAGR of 10.54 per cent
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between FY12-FY20 (April-July 2019) to reach US$ 177.93 million. During the same
period imports of cement, clinker and asbestos cement increased at a CAGR of 7.99
per cent to US$ 57.61 million in FY20. To enhance the source of capital for
reached US$ 5.28 billion between April 2000 and September 2019.
economic growth and is aiming for 100 smart cities. The government also intends to
expand the capacity of the railways and the facilities for handling and storage to
ease the transportation of cement and reduce transportation costs. These measures
Source : IBEF
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