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WORLD OF CONCRETE
Sievert 20 Microns Building Materials Pvt Ltd, Vyara Tiles Pvt Ltd, once negligible in scale, is now witnessing exponential growth with
Q-Green Techcon Pvt Ltd, Kemit Chemicals Pvt Ltd, to name production in Gujarat alone rising from just 200 cubic meters a
a few showcasing a wide spectrum of technologies, solutions, day pre-Covid to over 10,000 cubic meters daily, excluding the EVENT FOCUS
and innovations. The Expo will witness strong support from vast informal sector that could take this figure to nearly 2 lakh
associations such as Precast Manufactures Association of India; cubic meters. The shift from conventional construction methods
Builder Association of India; Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturers to precast has been driven by GST reforms, reduced cement tax
Association; Architect, Engineers & Surveyors Association; Global rates, and the growing need for speed, quality, and cost efficiency
Cement & Concrete Association; Paver & Block Manufactures amid rising labor shortages. With government mandates such as
Association; Ferrocement Society and Tamil Nadu Highways NHAI’s push for 25% precast use in infrastructure and adoption by
Contractors Federation. major players like L&T and Tata Projects, the industry is projected
to grow at over 200% in Gujarat and more than 500% nationwide,
signaling a massive future for factory-made, high-quality, and
sustainable construction solutions.”
Ashutosh Rampal, Sale & Marketing Director, Jindal Cement
Industries Pvt Ltd, said “India’s cement capacity stands at nearly
640 million tons annually, with demand at around 430–440 million
tons, growing at a steady 5%. Current utilization levels of 60–65%
indicate the need for stronger capex and government spending,
especially in underutilized regions like East India. The industry is
also expanding its capacity with a sharper focus on green cement
such as GGBS, in line with India’s net-zero 2047 vision. Policy moves
like GST rationalization and incentives for eco-friendly materials are
expected to lower costs, accelerate infrastructure growth, and
drive wider adoption of sustainable cement solutions.”
Amit Gupta, SBU Head, Jindal Panther TMT Rebars, said “The
steel industry, much like cement, is central to India’s infrastructure
growth and is being shaped by policy support and fiscal reforms.
Informa Markets in India hosts Exclusive Roundtable in GST rationalization has reduced working capital pressures,
Ahmedabad ahead of World of Concrete India 2025 improved business transparency, and allowed traders and
Informa Markets hosted an exclusive roundtable discussion in Hyatt project developers to scale operations with higher efficiency. As
Regency, Ahmedabad as a precursor to the 11th edition of World demand for infrastructure and metro projects rises, policy support
of Concrete India 2025. The roundtable witnessed the participation combined with industry expansion will ensure that steel and allied
of distinguished leaders including Amit Gupta, SBU Head, Jindal materials play a pivotal role in driving India’s long-term economic
Panther TMT Rebars Ltd; Shri Ashutosh Rampal, Sale & Marketing and manufacturing growth.”
Director, Jindal Cement Industries Pvt Ltd; Mr. Soham Panchal, Soham Panchal, Director, Neptune Industries Pvt Ltd, said “India’s
Director, Neptune Industries Pvt Ltd; Mr. Nishant Patel, Director, BN construction industry is undergoing a rapid transformation from an
Precast & Member PMAI, Precast Manufactures Association of unorganized sector to a technology-driven, organized ecosystem.
India and Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets Innovations such as precast, dry mix mortars, dry concrete, and
in India . These leaders shared their perspectives on market artificial aggregates are revolutionizing speed, scale, and quality
opportunities, sustainable practices, and the transformative role of construction. The dry mix mortar industry alone, currently valued
of innovation in driving growth. at around `10,000 crore, is growing at a CAGR of 24% and is set for
Gujarat continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading a decade of consistent growth. With increasing adoption of green
states for infrastructure growth, with several transformative projects materials like fly ash bricks, lightweight aggregates, and precast
underway. Among the recent developments is the construction of technologies, the sector is aligning with India’s sustainability goals
a 1 km-long railway overbridge on the Ahmedabad–Viramgam and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. These shifts not only enhance
track at Sanand–Chekhla–Kadi Road, built at an investment of efficiency and quality but also significantly reduce pollution and
`60 crore, which is set to ease daily commuting for local residents. environmental impact, paving the way for a greener, net-zero
Additionally, the foundation stone has been laid for a 4-lane future.”
bridge over the Narmada Canal on National Highway No. 147 at Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in
a cost of `36.30 crore, alongside a flyover bridge on the Sarkhej– India, said “The Ahmedabad roundtable highlighted both the
Gandhinagar Highway at Chharodi worth `45 crore. These projects opportunities and challenges within Gujarat’s construction
highlight Gujarat’s commitment to creating robust connectivity, ecosystem, with key discussions around precast technologies,
reducing travel time, and supporting industrial as well as residential sustainable concrete solutions, 3D printing, industrial flooring, and
expansion, further cementing its role as a frontrunner in India’s waterproofing innovations. Gujarat has consistently established
infrastructure and construction landscape. itself as a frontrunner in infrastructure development and industrial
Nishant Patel, Director, BN Precast & Member PMAI, Precast expansion, making it an ideal location for such meaningful
Manufactures Association of India, said “Precast concrete in India, dialogues that pave the way for World of Concrete India 2025. At

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