India’s top producers are deploying record capex to nearly double capacity by 2047 — while racing toward net zero by 2070. Meet the people, technologies and ideas deciding how that happens, at India’s longest-running cement industry platform.
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India’s most focused meeting ground for the cement and concrete value chain returns for its 16th edition — expanded to three days for the first time, at a moment when the industry is committing more capital, in more places, than it ever has before.
From plant heads to policy makers — the people deciding where the next cycle of capital goes, all under one roof.
This is the question every visitor and every exhibitor is really asking. The answer is unusually specific this cycle, and it is not evenly spread.
Paired with 15–17 MTPA of new grinding capacity landing in FY27 alone — the single largest block anywhere in India. The East is the centre of gravity for this cycle.
Exceptions: large clinker lines at Dalmia Kadapa, JK Jaisalmer, Ambuja Maratha & Birla Maihar.
The topics driving every keynote, panel and plant tour this edition — from decarbonisation to the automation shaping the next cycle of capex.
A working agenda — exact timings and sessions are finalised closer to the event.
Mr Pratap Padode, Editor-in-Chief, Indian Cement Review and Founder, FIRST Construction Council
Dr VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog**
Mr K N Rao, Chairman, Technical Committee, ICR Conference 2026, and former Director - Energy, Environment & Sustainability, ACC Limited
“Technical Paper” Presentations (of 10 minutes each) by cement plant managers in following categories:
Mahendra Singhi, Chairman, Cement Expo 2026, and former MD & CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
India’s infrastructure ambitions are driving a significant increase in cement demand across sectors including roads, housing, urban infrastructure, industrial corridors and renewable energy projects. This panel will discuss how the cement industry can strategically expand capacity while ensuring resource efficiency, operational competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Cement plants are under pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and remain cost-competitive. At the same time, digital transformation is reshaping plant operations. This panel will focus on operational excellence through process optimisation, digitalisation, advanced automation & controls, AI, IoT and predictive analytics in driving efficiency and sustainability.
Alternative fuels and raw materials are critical to lowering emissions while solving India’s waste management challenge. This panel will explore the role of refuse-derived fuel, biomass, municipal solid waste, industrial waste and raw material substitution in reducing fossil fuel dependence. It will also address the operational, regulatory and supply-chain barriers to scaling AFR usage.
Cement decarbonisation cannot stop at the plant gate. Logistics, packaging, warehousing and distribution will play a major role in reducing emissions across the value chain. Thus, optimising logistics and supply chain operations is key to reducing emissions beyond manufacturing. This Panel will explore how smart supply chain and efficient transport systems can play a critical role in driving cost efficiency and low-carbon operations across the cement value chain.
Decarbonisation requires investment, but it can also unlock competitiveness, resilience and new market opportunities. This panel will explore carbon pricing, CCUS projects, green finance, ESG-linked funding, carbon credit trading and investment models for clean technologies. It will also discuss how companies can balance near-term cost pressures with long-term sustainability goals.
The transition towards sustainable infrastructure requires collaboration among cement producers, construction companies, policymakers, technology providers and industry bodies. This panel will examine how these stakeholders can collaborate to reduce embodied carbon while meeting India’s need for large scale affordable and durable construction projects. The panel will discuss how ecosystem partnerships can accelerate adoption of low-carbon materials and responsible construction practices.
The Indian cement industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by capacity expansion, market consolidation, evolving customer expectations and the need for sustainable growth. This high-level leadership roundtable will bring together industry leaders to discuss the strategic priorities shaping the future of the sector. The session will explore how cement companies can navigate changing market dynamics, strengthen competitiveness, drive operational excellence and balance growth ambitions with the long-term goals of decarbonisation and responsible development.
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