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Ambuja and ACC's blended cement are now enlisted in GRIHA catalogue

Ambuja Cements and ACC, the cement building and material companies of the diversified Adani Group, have achieved certification for their sustainable blended cement products and are now enlisted in GRIHA's Product Catalogue. This underscores their leading role in green cement production and commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

GRIHA Council (registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860) is an independent society developed for the promotion and adoption of sustainable habitats in the Indian subcontinent. It was established in the year 2007 with the combined effort..

Cement companies' green power mix likely to rise to 42 pc

Cement companies are poised to significantly increase their utilization of green power sources, with expectations of a rise to 40-42% by FY25, up from the current 35% in FY23. This transition towards greener energy solutions is projected to result in substantial cost savings of 140-160 basis points through reduced energy expenditures, as stated in a report released on Monday.

Leading cement manufacturers are committed to reducing their emissions by 15-17% over the next 8-10 years. They aim to achieve this by increasing the proportion of blended cement, which utilizes less clinker an..

Dalmia Bharat's blended cement finds way in major highway projects

Dalmia Bharat Ltd., a leading cement manufacturer in India, has gained significant traction in major infrastructure projects by offering its innovative blended cement solutions. The company's cement blends, Dalmia INFRAPRO and Dalmia INFRAGREEN, have found applications in key initiatives such as the Bharatmala scheme, East-West Highway corridors, and the notable Golden Triangle quadrilateral project, which connects Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.

Blended cements are formulated by combining two or more elements, including cementitious ingredients like Portland cement, fly a..

Shree Cement incurs Rs 6.62 billion profit for Q4; beats expectations

Shree Cement, India's third-largest cement manufacturer by market capitalisation announced a fourth-quarter profit that exceeded, attributing it to increased volumes driven by lower cement prices. Typically, cement companies witness a surge in volumes in the March quarter as they reduce prices to clear year-end inventory backlogs.

Analysts had anticipated that reduced fuel costs would partially offset the decline in prices. Shree Cement's profit for the quarter ending March 31 reached Rs 6.62 billion, surpassing street forecasts of Rs 6.20 billion, as per LSEG data. This marked a si..

Jaishankar Highlights Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Benefits

india's vision of a modern and interconnected transportation network. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the significant benefits of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, citing its potential to revolutionise transportation and boost economic growth. Speaking on the project, Jaishankar highlighted its role in enhancing connectivity, fostering economic development, and strengthening bilateral ties with Japan.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, a flagship infrastructure initiative between India and Japan, aims to reduce travel time between the two cities from hour..