As one of the world’s largest cement producers, India plays a pivotal role in global CO₂ emissions from the sector. Decarbonisation is no longer optional—it is both an environmental imperative and a strategic necessity for long-term competitiveness.
The 11th Indian Cement Review Conference, held alongside the 15th Cement Expo and 9th Indian Cement Review Awards, will focus on the theme “Collaborating for Decarbonising Cement Industry.” The conference will unite industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and solution providers to discuss strategies for reducing carbon emissions, driving technological transformation, and ensuring sustainable growth in India’s cement sector. Expert speakers and decision-makers will share actionable insights to make India’s cement industry greener, more competitive, and future-ready.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:05 am
10:30 am - 10:40 am
10:50 am - 11:10 am
11:10 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am - 12:50 pm
Infrastructure is a key demand driver for cement accounting for about 29-31% of the domestic demand. Within infrastructure, roads have been the largest contributor, followed by railways, irrigation and urban infrastructure. In budget 2025-26, the government has increased spending on large-scale housing projects and allocated Rs 11.21 trillion in capital expenditure for FY26 (a 10% hike compared to last year. While this is expected to boost cement demand, sustainability pressure on these end-user industries will also be felt on the cement makers. This Panel will discuss how government policies and end-user industries are enabling a decarbanisation in the cement industry.
Key Discussion Points:
12:45 pm - 01:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 02:10 pm
02:10 pm - 02:30 pm
02:30 am - 03:30 pm
Cement is one of the most energy intensive industrial sectors and accounts for nearly 18 per cent of India’s industrial sector emissions. While the cement industry has made significant improvements in energy efficiency, installation of waste heat recovery systems, clinker factor optimisation, etc, there is still a long way to go. The Panel will discuss technological interventions required to help accelerate a shift to low carbon pathways.
Key Discussion Points:
03:30 pm - 03:45 pm
03:45 pm - 04:05 pm
04:05 pm - 04:30 pm
04:30 pm
9:30 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:10 am
10:10 am - 10:30 am
Dr LP Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Material
10:30 am - 10:40 am
10:40 am - 11:35 am
Decarbonising raw materials in cement production involves strategies to reduce carbon emissions throughout the raw material supply chain, including using alternative fuels, adopting energy efficiency measures, and utilising waste materials as supplementary cementitious materials. The panel will discuss how innovations and new materials can help in lowering carbon intensity in cement production.
Key Discussion Points:
11:35 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am - 11:55 am
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
Distribution, logistics, and packaging are crucial in the cement industry for ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of cement to end-users while maintaining product quality. The panel will deliberate upon measures to be taken to optimise supply chain, transportation and packaging materials for the decarbonisation in the cement industry.
Key Discussion Points:
12:55 pm - 01:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
03:30 pm - 03:50 pm
03:50 pm - 04:00 pm
04:00 pm