Summary

India is the second largest producer of cement in the world after China. The cement industry in India, without showing any signs of recession, continues to expand rapidly, attracting large capacity addition by major players over the past few months.

Traditionally, growth of Indian cement industry has remained directly proportional to the growth of the country's economy. However, in fiscal 2008-09, despite the economic slowdown, India produced around 181 Million Metric Tons of cement, representing a growth of around 7.8% over the fiscal 2007-08. Consumption has also increased with the same pace during the last fiscal.

We expect that the cement production and consumption both will grow substantially during our forecast period (2009-10 to 2011-12). Moreover, housing sector accounts for more than 50% of the total cement consumption in India and the same trend is expected to continue in coming years.

'Indian Cement Industry Forecast to 2012'provides the rational analysis and extensive research on the cement industry of India. It thoroughly examines the current industry trends which are adding to the growth of the Indian cement industry. Besides highlighting major segments like production and capacity of the cement industry as well as the consumption of cement, the report also throws light on the future outlook of these segments. It will help clients to understand the market dynamics and get an insight of the current and the future outlook of India's cement industry.

For the purpose of the report, only large plants have been considered in the total production and installed capacity of the cement industry. The report also gives forecast on various segments of the Indian cement industry based on feasible cement industry environment in India. These include:

*Cement Production
*Cement Production Capacity
*Region-wise Share of Capacity Addition
*Company-wise Share of Capacity Addition
*Cement Consumption
*Cement Demand by Sector
*Coal Demand by Cement Industry

The forecasts given in the report are not based on a complex economic model, but are intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the market is likely to move. These forecasts are based on correlations between past market growth, growth of base drivers and possible impact of recession in the economy.

The report also includes detailed information about key players in the cement industry of India including Associated Cement Company Ltd. (ACC), Ambuja Cements Ltd., Grasim Industries Ltd., UltraTech Cement Ltd., The India Cements Ltd., J.K. Cement Limited, Binani Cement Limited, Madras Cements Ltd., Prism Cement Limited, and Jaypee Group.

Table of Contents

1. Analyst View
2. India in Context of Global Cement Market
3. Indian Cement Industry Performance and Future Outlook
    3.1 Production
           3.1.1 By State
           3.1.2 By Product Type
           3.1.3 By Players
           3.1.4 Future Outlook
    3.2 Installed Capacity
           3.2.1 By State
           3.2.2 By Players
           3.2.3 Future Outlook
    3.3 Consumption
           3.3.1 By State
           3.3.2 Future Outlook
    3.4 Plants by Size
           3.4.1 Large Plants
           3.4.2 Small Plants
    3.5 Trade
           3.5.1 Import
           3.5.2 Export
4. Future Growth Prospects
    4.1 Infrastructure and Housing Sector Developments
    4.2 Industry Expansion
    4.3 RMC (Ready Mix Concrete)
    4.4 SEZ Development
    4.5 Coal Industry
5. Key Industry Contributors
    5.1 Associated Cement Company Ltd. (ACC)
    5.2 Ambuja Cements Ltd.
    5.3 Grasim Industries Ltd.
    5.4 UltraTech Cement Ltd.
    5.5 The India Cements Ltd.
    5.6 J.K. Cement Limited
    5.7 Binani Cement Limited
    5.8 Madras Cements Ltd.
    5.9 Prism Cement Limited
    5.10 Jaiprakash Associates Limited

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Top 5 Cement Producing Countries (Million Metric Tons), 2008
Figure 2-2: Share in Global Cement Production (2008)
Figure 3-1: Cement Production (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Figure 3-2: Cement Production by State (%), 2008-09
Figure 3-3: Cement Production by Product Type (%), 2008-09
Figure 3-4: Forecast for Cement Production (Million Metric Tons), 2009-10 to 2011-12
Figure 3-5: Cement Production Installed Capacity (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Figure 3-6: Cement Production Installed Capacity by State (%), 2008-09
Figure 3-7: Forecast for Cement Production Installed Capacity (Million Metric Tons), 2009-10 to 2011-12
Figure 3-8: Share of Capacity Addition by Region (2008-09 to 2010-11)
Figure 3-9: Share of Capacity Addition by Producer (2008-09 to 2010-11)
Figure 3-10: Cement Consumption (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Figure 3-11: Comparison of Per Capita Cement Consumption with Other Countries (Kg)
Figure 3-12: Cement Consumption by State (%), 2008-09
Figure 3-13: Forecast for Cement Consumption (Million Metric Tons), 2009-10 to 2011-12
Figure 3-14: Forecast for Cement Demand by Sector (%), 2007-08 to 2011-12
Figure 3-15: Cement Export (Million Metric Tons), 2005-06 to 2008-09
Figure 4-1: Outstanding Real Estate Projects ('000 Crore Rs), Mar 2006 to Mar 2008
Figure 4-2: Number of Houses (Million), 2007 & 2010-11
Figure 4-3: Outstanding Cement Industry Projects (Crore Rs), Mar 2006 to Mar 2008
Figure 4-4: Forecast for Coal Demand in Cement Industry (Million Metric Tons), 2009-10 to 2011-12

List of Tables:

Table 3-1: Cement Production by State (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Table 3-2: Cement Production by Major Cement Producers (Million Metric Tons)
Table 3-3: Cement Production Installed Capacity by State (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Table 3-4: Installed Capacity of Top 5 Cement Producers (Million Metric Tons), 2008-09
Table 3-5: Cement Consumption by State (Million Metric Tons), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Table 3-6: Statistics of Large Cement Plants (Mar 2008)
Table 3-7: Statistics of Mini & White Cement Plants (Mar 2008)