What we do India Cements Ltd is South India's largest cement producer, operating multiple plants in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, with a market leadership in southern India. |
Founded in 1,946 |
Market share Holds 28% market share in South India, a dominant regional cement manufacturer. |
Problem solved Provides reliable cement and ready-mix concrete solutions addressing infrastructure growth needs in South India and Maharashtra. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B and B2C clients including construction companies, infrastructure projects, and retail customers across southern India. |
Key management Non-Executive Directors from top firms, experts in finance, operations and marketing with extensive industry experience. |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1946, expanded through acquisitions and technology upgrades, introduced waste heat recovery and renewable energy initiatives. |
Where we operate Primary operations in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and expanding footprint with new plants in Rajasthan and planned Madhya Pradesh entry. |
Top products or what we offer Wide range of cement products including Coromandel King, Sankar Sakthi, Raasi Gold, blended cements, sulphate resisting cement, and ready mix concrete. |
Top brands Coromandel King-Sankar Sakthi-Raasi Gold (market leader brands) with widespread distribution via 10,000+ stockists. |
Raw materials needed Limestone, coal, gypsum, fly ash, and other minerals essential for cement manufacturing. |
Raw materials supplier Procured from local mines and international coal suppliers including company’s own coal mines in Indonesia. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely cyclical, tied to construction and infrastructure sector demand and economic conditions. |
Our industry position Strong leadership position in South India with market share of 28%, leveraging integrated manufacturing units and distribution. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue ~₹4,149 crores with net loss of ₹144 crores; impacted by market conditions and operational costs. |
Geographical revenue split Majority revenue from South India and Maharashtra, with emerging presence in Rajasthan and other regions. |
Order book Not explicitly stated, but ongoing expansion and cement demand support steady order inflows. |
Whats driving growth Demand from infrastructure, energy efficiency upgrades, green power investments, and capacity expansions are growth drivers. |
Our future plans ₹2,000 crores capex towards expansion, energy conservation, renewable power growth, and new plant setups in Madhya Pradesh. |
Our green promise Commitment to green power from waste heat recovery and renewables to scale up to 80% by FY29. |
Our people and values Focus on safety, employee relations, CSR in education and rural support, fostering inclusive and ethical workplace. |
Key challenges ahead Profitability pressure from raw material cost volatility, market competition, and capacity utilization fluctuations. |
Interesting facts First Indian cement plant in 1949; subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Ltd since Dec 2024; IPL team Chennai Super Kings franchise holder. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates risks via diversified plants, regulatory compliance, strong governance, and pursuing technological upgrades and renewables. |
