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Ambuja Cements Overview

Ambuja Cements Limited, incorporated in 1983 by Narotam Sekhsaria and Suresh Kumar Neotia, is a leading Indian cement manufacturer headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company operates as part of the Adani Group and is listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE: AMBUJACEM) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 500425). Ambuja Cements specialises in the production and marketing of cement and clinker for domestic and export markets, offering innovative, sustainable building solutions tailored to diverse construction needs.

Ambuja Cements Business Segments and Revenue Model

Ambuja Cements' core business revolves around manufacturing and selling cement and cement-related products, with key offerings including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Kawach, Ambuja Cool Walls, Ambuja Compocem, and specialised products for infrastructure and ready-mix concrete applications. The company operates through two principal segments: Cement and Ready Mix Concrete. Its revenue model is primarily driven by domestic sales—over 90% of revenue comes from the Indian market—with cement sales accounting for approximately 92% of total revenue, clinker sales around 5%, and other products and services contributing the remainder. Ambuja also provides value-added services to individual home builders, masons, contractors, and professionals, further expanding its market reach.

Ambuja Cements Key Milestones

• 1983: Incorporated as Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited by Narotam Sekhsaria and Suresh Kumar Neotia.
• 1986: Commenced cement production at Ambujanagar, Gujarat.
• 1993: Introduced ship transportation of bulk cement, building terminals at Kodinar, Navi Mumbai, and Surat.
• 1996: Became the largest cement manufacturer in India.
• 2006: Holcim Group acquired management control, marking a major international partnership.
• 2007: Company renamed Ambuja Cements Limited.
• 2010: Launched Ambuja Knowledge Centre and expanded grinding capacity in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
• 2011: Acquired equity in Dang Cement Industries and Dirk India; completed 25 years of operations.
• 2014: Launched Ambuja Plus, a value-added product.
• 2017: Introduced Ambuja Plus Cool Walls, expanding into innovative building materials.
• 2021: Commissioned Marwar Cement Plant and Waste Heat Recovery System at Marwar Mundwa.
• 2022: Adani Group acquired Holcim’s stake, becoming the new promoter.
• 2023–2024: Acquired Sanghi Industries, Penna Cement Industries, and Orient Cement.
• 2024–2025: Commissioned 200 MW solar power project; entered strategic partnerships for decarbonisation and digitalisation; reported record profits and doubled production capacity targets.

Ambuja Cements ESG and Sustainability

• Ambuja Cements is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with validated near-term 2030 targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 21% per tonne of cementitious materials from 2020 levels.
• The company is 8x plastic negative and 11x water positive, focusing on water conservation, waste management, and renewable energy.
• CSR initiatives emphasise water resource development, women empowerment, rural infrastructure, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

Awards and Recognitions

• Ranked as India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand in 2023 and 2024.
• Won the Golden Peacock Award 2024 for excellence in ESG initiatives.
• Bagged the “Excellent Position” Award in the Cement Category at the CII SCALE Awards 2023 for supply chain efficiency.
• Recognised as an ‘Iconic Brand of India’ and received awards for water conservation and management in 2023.
• Consistently acknowledged for innovative products and workplace excellence.