Indian cement makers push decarbonisation with green power and waste heat recovery

India's cement sector, the world's second largest, is stepping up decarbonisation efforts. With production capacity at 718 million tonnes per year and more grinding capacity on the way, companies are adopting green power, blended cement, and waste heat recovery systems (WHRS) to cut emissions and manage fuel costs. Ramco Cements, for example, has built 53 MW of WHRS and 166 MW of wind power to reduce purchased electricity and increase green energy share. Rating agency Icra notes that beyond sustainability commitments, these moves help mitigate fuel cost volatility and improve cost competitiveness. The shift toward WHRS and renewable power is expected to lower power costs and ease margin pressure. However, the article lacks specifics on overall green power share targets and the timeline for net-zero roadmaps, which would be useful to assess progress against industry goals.