India Cement & Construction Materials journal (44)

The 44th issue of ICCM analyzes how the Indian cement industry is incorporating green technology and paving its way towards sustainability and the production of green cement. Ahmad Al-Rousan, Secretary General of the Arab Union for Cement and Building Materials, discusses how oil prices, terrorism and the global economic crisis are impacting construction projects in the region. CW Research analyzes the global cement consumption landscape over the first half of 2018 and explains how the shrinking Chinese cement demand, coupled with the latest trade and geopolitical events, is bound to shape global cement demand in the coming years. ICCM also looks back on the evolution of cement prices over the third quarter of the year, which were supported by an overall healthy economic environment.

The 42nd issue of ICCM shows the evolution of Shree Cement through the words of its Managing Director, Hari Mohan Bangur. In a time when a nationwide petcoke ban in India is still on the table, ICCM looks into the domestic coal market and whether the fossil fuel is a viable option to replace petcoke as fuel. We also focus on UltraTech's expansion strategy and how it continues to solidify its leading position through a combination of greenfield and brownfield expansions. CW Research presents its thorough analysis of the current world seaborne cementitious trade market, as well as a forecast that includes trade trends for the upcoming five years. Additional focus is given to the global lime market, including a forecast of consumption trends through 2023. Looking back on the first quarter of the year, CW Research tracks pricing movements for gray cement in major cement trading markets.