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Shree Cement posts 58% increase in profit12 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Shree Cement has seen a 57.6 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to INR5.36bn (US$70.78m) in the quarter ending 31 March 2020, compared with INR3.12bn in the year-ago period. The company’s total income remained largely consistent with last year at INR35.13bn from INR35.38bn. In the 4QFY19-20, the company’s fuel and power expenses declined 19.8 per cent YoY to INR6.98bn. During the full FY19-20 period, Shree Cement’s net profit advanced 52.1 per cent YoY to INR15.44bn from ... |
Pandemic to seriously affect global cement trade08 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsAt Cemtech's live webinar on the 'seaborne trade of cement and clinker' this week, Ad Ligthart of Cement Distribution Consultants, gave a sobering outlook on global trade in response to COVID-19 and the many government lockdowns that have been implemented worldwide. "Seaborne trade of cement and clinker will be seriously affected," said Mr Ligthart, adding: "There will be a global reduction in cement consumption and the result of that for seaborne trade and distribution is that the drop w... |
Mahendra Singhi considers COVID-19 impact on the Indian cement industry07 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsMahendra Singhi, president of India’s Cement Manufacturers Association and managing director and CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, opened Cemtech’s third live webinar yesterday. Mr Singhi started by recognising the severe impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In India, for example, the scale of the nationwide lockdown is the largest ever seen. As a result, the pace of its economy has considerably slowed in recent months and GDP may contract 0.5-2 per cent YoY in the FY21. However, the... |
Indian cement prices may increase this week04 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsAn INR20 (US$0.26) price hike on all grades of cement in India could take place on Friday, according to The New Indian Express. Before the increase, the price of a 50kg cement bag rests between INR300-80 depending on the grade. Some producers are reporting that, following the permission to start-up operations again, it will take time to scale up production because of the lack of the required workforce, raw materials and transportation, amongst other reasons. However, since wages and other... |
Ambuja Cements has seen a 7% increase in net profit29 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Ambuja Cements has seen a 6.8 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to INR7.43bn (US$97.5m) for the first quarter of 2020, compared to INR6.95bn in the year-ago period. However, revenue from operations declined 8.5 per cent YoY to INR62.5bn in the 1Q20, following a decline in volumes due to the country’s lockdown status. On a standalone basis, Ambuja Cements saw a 6.5 per cent YoY fall in first-quarter net profit to INR3.99bn from INR4.27bn. Revenue from operations w... |
India Cements partially resumes operations28 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia Cements has partially resumed the operation of some its plants in a phased manner. "Considering the uncertainties involved, the impact arising on account of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the company is not ascertainable at this stage," the company said in a disclosure. India Cements’ Vice Chairman, N Srinivasan, had attended a meeting with Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, and stated that with no income and financial strain, the cement industry will face enormous difficu... |
Ambuja Cement and ACC fund NGOs to tackle COVID-1928 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd (LafargeHolcim group) have collectively contributed INR3.3m (US$0.43m) to three non-government organisations (NGOs) to support daily-wagers, migrant labour, slum-dwellers and the homeless stranded across the country on account of the lockdown. Ambuja Cement and ACC are supporting Goonj, an NGO renowned for being on the forefront of disaster relief with expertise in material management, as well as Praja Foundation and Mumbai Roti Bank, who are working exten... |
JK Cement receives permission to restart operations28 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s JK Cement has received permission from the relevant authorities to commence operations at its Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana sites, alongside work at its new project in Gujarat. As a result, operations have partially resumed or are being resumed after starting all necessary safety measures for staff, said the company. |
ACC sees net profit fall 7% in 1Q2022 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s ACC (LafargeHolcim) has seen its consolidated net profit fall 6.6 per cent YoY to INR3.23bn (US$42.13m) in the first quarter of 2020. Its net sales decreased 10.8 per cent to INR34.33bn from INR38.49bn. However, its EBITDA advanced 10 per cent YoY to INR5.86bn in the 1Q20, compared with INR5.32bn in the year-ago period. The company’s cement volumes during the January-March period dropped 12 per cent YoY to 6.56Mt from 7.46Mt, while ready-mix volumes remained flat at 0.93Mm 3 . "U... |
Indian manufacturers prepare to resume production21 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s ACC, India Cements, JK Lakshmi and JK Cement are looking to resume cement production in a phased manner from 20 April, while also abiding by all standard operating procedure guidelines related to social distancing. In new guidelines issued on 15 April, the Indian government has allowed industrial units located in rural areas to operate from 20 April. "We would like to inform that the company shall resume operations, from 20 April 2020, in a phased manner, subject to requisite p... |