What we do Star Cement Ltd is a leading cement manufacturer in North East India, producing clinker and cement with integrated plants and expanding across Eastern and Northeastern markets. |
Founded in 2,001 |
Market share Largest market share in North East India with ~26% share and expanding presence in Eastern India. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality cement solutions supporting infrastructure and housing needs across North East and Eastern India. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers including Larsen & Toubro, NHPC, Indian Railways, Ministry of Defense, and extensive dealer network. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 2001, expanded production capacity from 0.6 to over 7.7 MTPA cement, launched premium and green cements, and introduced waste heat recovery plants. |
Where we operate North East India, Eastern India, expanding to West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, with export footprints in Nepal and Bhutan. |
Top products or what we offer Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 43 & 53 grade, Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), premium blends like Star Weather Shield and Anti-Rust Cement. |
Top brands Star Cement, Star Weather Shield (super-premium), Star Dhalai Master (premium), Star Anti-Rust Cement. |
Raw materials needed Limestone, coal, shale, fly ash, gypsum for cement production. |
Raw materials supplier Local mines in Meghalaya, Assam, and third-party vendors in India and neighboring countries. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Primarily cyclical, driven by infrastructure development and housing demand; some recurring institutional contracts. |
Our industry position Market leader in North East India with 26% share; growing presence in Eastern India with continuous capacity expansion. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 consolidated revenue ₹3,163 crore; net profit ₹169 crore; EBITDA ₹589 crore; expanding capacity with ₹720 crore planned CAPEX FY26. |
Geographical revenue split Over 99% of revenues from India, primarily North East and Eastern states; marginal exports to neighboring countries. |
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Whats driving growth Infrastructure investments, government housing schemes, expansion of grinding capacity, premium product launches, and regional market development. |
Our future plans Commissioning new grinding units in Silchar and Jorhat (2 MTPA each), increasing cement capacity to ~10 MTPA, and developing limestone mines. |
Our green promise Focus on blended cements (84% sales), waste heat recovery systems, renewable energy procurement, and water positivity initiatives. |
Our people and values ~4300 workforce with commitment to employee engagement, diversity (~10% women), and recognized as a preferred workplace. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material cost volatility, environmental regulations, competitive pricing pressures, and supply chain logistics in remote regions. |
Interesting facts First cement manufacturer in North East India with over 50MW power plant and multiple waste heat recovery units; recognized with several industry awards. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates fuel price risks via long-term coal agreements and WHRS; growth supported by government infrastructure; addresses competition through branding and expansions. |
