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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicCement plant

Topic: cement plant

In SC’s stop to cement unit plan near homes, farms in Punjab, a win for environment safety. What it said

Agriculturists & Vasant Valley Public School in Sangrur moved court 2 yrs ago, saying cement firm had bought 48 acres for ‘cement-related industrial unit’ in proximity to residences & lands.

Cement is hitting a wall. There’s no coming back

After decades of growth, cement consumption is bottoming out. We may never return to the peak 4.4 billion metric tons produced in 2021, even as India, Southeast Asia and Africa continue to urbanise.

NCB inaugurates new incubation centre to promote innovation and growth in the cement industry

This initiative is expected to create new opportunities for employment and technology development in the region.

Cement and carbon industry has potential to be carbon-negative. Polluter to climate solution

Numerous solutions have a role in decarbonising the cement and concrete industry, and combinations of solutions can provide it with the best chance of reaching its net zero goals.

Cement industry’s new ‘EV’ – A new low-carbon tech is here

Concrete and cement account for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, and if no action is taken, this number could grow dramatically.

Income tax dept raids five Shree Cement locations in Rajasthan, reports CNBC-TV18

A survey action by the I-T department is an investigative procedure carried out to ascertain a taxpayer's actual income in a financial year, the report said.

Steel to cement—Climate change has a neglected focus area. Industries need to take note

The need for continuous high-temperature heat to produce steel, cement and concrete requires huge amounts of energy. It has a huge implication.

Adani forges $10.5-billion deal with Holcim India to buy Ambuja Cement, ACC

Holcim’s sale of its Indian business is expected to close in second half of 2022. Adani Group beat other firms, including JSW Group, to become India's 2nd biggest cement manufacturer.

Holcim considering sale of $9.6 billion stake in Ambuja cements

The Swiss giant is considering a potential sale of businesses in India including Ambuja Cements Ltd. Holcim controls 63.1% of Ambuja, which has a market value of about $9.6 billion.

Marwaris’ unique talent for business comes from one quality. It’s called ‘baniya buddhi’

In 'The Ambuja Story', founder Narotam Sekhsaria recounts the highs and lows of building India's leading cement company from scratch.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.