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Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (CIS) is investing RM120 million to build a second production line at its Teluk Sepanggar plant to boost overall output capacity and secure cement supplies across the State.

UltraTech Cement’s Kukurdih Cement Works in Chhattisgarh has been meeting 100 % of its electricity requirements through green energy every month since April 2026.

Ramco Cements has completed debottlenecking works at its integrated Jayanthipuram cement plant in Andhra Pradesh, increasing clinker capacity from 4.61 million tonnes per year (MTPA) to 5.62 MTPA and cement grinding capacity from 3.65 MTPA to 4.38 MTPA.

According to data for July 2026, cement production in Russia increased by 2.6 % compared with July 2025, reaching 6.4 million tonnes. Compared with June 2026, production increased by 6.1 % on a seasonal basis.

Kyrgyzstan produced 3 million tonnes of cement in January–July 2026, up 38.1 % compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistics for the CIS countries.

The government of Andhra Pradesh has approved 101 hectares for Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL) to expand its integrated clinker and cement plant in Chinnakommerla.

Heidelberg Materials France plans a restructuring that would result in the closure of its site in Ranville  in the Normandy region. The measure is part of Heidelberg Materials’ ongoing optimisation of its European production network, adapting clinker supply to changing market demands in line with a stronger focus on the end product cement.