BUILDING RESILIENCE

From power consumption to logistics, Shree Cement is pulling out all stops in its effort to cut emissions

- RICHA SHARMA

THE INDIAN CEMENT industry is central to building a sustainable future for the nation and as one of the key enablers of infrastructure and growth, the sector must balance development with environmental responsibility.

Among these companies, Shree Cement has focused on launching premium products in the market and that strategy has helped it improve average realisation per tonne by about 5% on a sequential basis. A key driver for the high average realisation is the drop in the fuel sourcing cost with a rising share of green energy and efficiency measures.

Recognising the market demand for premium products, the share of premium products in its overall sales increased from 11.9% in the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q4FY24) to 15.6% in Q4FY25. In Q4FY25, the company launched Bangur Marble cement, extra white Portland slag Cement in the Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand markets.

The products offer high-performance attributes and an eco-friendly approach, incorporating ground granulated blast-furnace slag by-product that is generated in the manufacture of steel. The composition supports a stronger, more durable structure while reducing environmental footprints.