India Cement Sector Report 2026-2027

The cement industry plays a pivotal role in India's development agenda, contributing to the growth of critical sectors such as infrastructure, housing, transportation, and urban development. Beyond its economic importance, the industry is also a significant generator of employment, creating nearly 20,000 downstream jobs per Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) of cement produced, according to GCCA (Global Cement and Concrete Association) and The Energy Resource Institute (TERI), 2025. India is the second-largest cement producer globally, accounting for approximately 8% of global installed cement capacity. Sectoral growth, which remained subdued in FY2025, is on a strong footing, supported by the sustained government focus on infrastructure spending, rising housing demand, and accelerating urbanisation. These structural demand drivers have encouraged continuous capacity additions, even though industry-wide capacity utilisation has largely remained below the 70% threshold. The industry is simultaneously witnessing increasing consolidation, with large players strengthening their market positions through acquisitions. This consolidation trend is expected to persist, as several smaller and regional players face financial constraints and limited access to capital. On the sustainability front, leading cement manufacturers are actively decarbonising operations by deploying advanced technologies and process innovations. In parallel, companies are embracing circular economy practices, focusing on waste reduction through the reuse of materials and recycling of industrial by-products, thereby positioning the sector to meet future regulatory, environmental, and competitiveness challenges.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Cement and concrete production" sector for India. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Cement and concrete production" sector in India
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in India
• Ascertain India’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in India.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors