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Amplifying success stories of women leaders will inspire the next generation

A prominent player in the Indian cement industry, the leadership style and business acumen of Vinita Singhania, Chairperson and Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement, have made her a respected figure in the corporate world, contributing to the company's robust performance and industry standing, while earning a reputation for innovation and sustainability. She speaks about a first-of-its-kind project in India and across Asia to produce Portland calcined clay limestone cement (LC3) with an estimated 35 per cent CO2 savings, her vision in driving the company in a highly competitive market, among others, with Group Managing Editor FALGUNI PADODE.

Your tenure has been marked by rapid expansion of the JK Lakshmi Cement business. Production capacity jumped from 0.5 million tonne (MT) per annum in 1982 to over 16 MT. How has the company diversified its product range and increased production capacity in the Indian market under your leadership?
Since assuming the role of vice chairperson and managing director, I have spearheaded the strategic growth and diversification of JK Lakshmi Cement to address the evolving landscape of the Indian construction industry...

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A prominent player in the Indian cement industry, the leadership style and business acumen of Vinita Singhania, Chairperson and Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement, have made her a respected figure in the corporate world, contributing to the company's robust performance and industry standing, while earning a reputation for innovation and sustainability. She speaks about a first-of-its-kind project in India and across Asia to produce Portland calcined clay limestone cement (LC3) with an estimated 35 per cent CO2 savings, her vision in driving the company in a highly competitive market, among others, with Group Managing Editor FALGUNI PADODE.Your tenure has been marked by rapid expansion of the JK Lakshmi Cement business. Production capacity jumped from 0.5 million tonne (MT) per annum in 1982 to over 16 MT. How has the company diversified its product range and increased production capacity in the Indian market under your leadership?Since assuming the role of vice chairperson and managing director, I have spearheaded the strategic growth and diversification of JK Lakshmi Cement to address the evolving landscape of the Indian construction industry...To read the full story, CLICK HERE.

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