India to produce 320 mn tonne cement in 2011-12

New Delhi : Cement production is expected to rise to around 315-320 mn tonne by the end of this financial year, from the current 300 mn tonne. The target was 290 mn tonne by the end of this year, which has already been achieved. India is the second largest cement producing country after China, with 137 large and 365 mini cement plants. The large plants employ 120,000 people, according to a recent report on the Indian cement industry, published by CMA.

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