Cement is one of the chief substances that are used in the construction of buildings. No building that is constructed without using cement will be strong. Because of this, cement is of huge demand everywhere. With the Passing of time, the prices are rising too.  Our country can be considered to be the second largest manufacturer of cement in the world, next to China who stands first. There are many cement manufacturing firms in our country. With the growth of the cement industry at an enviable rate, the competition between these firms is high too.  This article will elucidate upon the many companies that are there in the cement sector.

Top Cement Companies in India

• ACC Limited – The ACC Limited was founded out in the year 1936.  It can be considered to be India’s chief manufacturer of cement. The firm has a network of marketing offices and factories across the nation. The company has its head office in Mumbai city.
• Binani Cement – This is one amongst the most prestigious cement manufacturing firms in India. This diversified business house manufactures and promotes the sale of zinc, glass fiber, composites and cement. Other business dealings include project management services and construction.
• Birla Corporation limited – This is a flagship firm of the prestigious M.P. Birla Group. It was first started as the Birla Jute Manufacturing Company Limited in the early 1919. The firm has its corporate office in Kolkata.
• Birla White – This firm is a branch of Grasim Industries Limited. This prestigious firm is the proud manufacturer of white cement; glass fiber reinforced cement and textured wall finishes in our country.
• Cement Corporation of India – This firm is completely owned by the Government of India. It was founded on the 18th January 1965. The firm has its head office in New Delhi.
• Century Cement – This firm is a branch of the prestigious Century Textiles & Industries Limited. They belong to the illustrious BK Birla Group of Companies. The firm has been awarded with the ISO-140001 Certification for the best Environmental Management System.
• Chettinad Cement – The Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited is one amongst the popular cement manufacturing firms in the country. The firm has its corporate office in Puliyur, Karur. The brand name of the cement that is being produced by this firm includes  Chettinad PPC, Chettinad Royal Grade 53 and  Chettinad Grade 43
• Dalmia Cement – This firm was founded out in the early 1935. Then it was known as Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited. They are one of the finest manufacturers of cement in our country.
• Dhandapani Cements – This firm has its roots in Thirukattupalli. The firm is one amongst the biggest supplier in Construction Materials.
• Grasim Industries and Ultratech – This is a flagship of the prestigious Aditya Birla Group. They are ranked amongst the largest firms in the private sector.
• Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited – This firm was previously called as Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited (GACL). The firm was founded in 1986. The firm sells quality cement at low and affordable prices.
• India Cements Limited – This firm was founded out in the year 1946. They started their first plant in Sankar nagar in Tamil Nadu in the year 1949. The firm now has plants all over Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu.
• Jaiprakash Associate – This firm was founded out in the year 1972. The firm is well known for the quality of cement they manufacture. The firm has 2 technologically advanced cement plants. They are Jaypee Rewa and Jaypee Bella Cement Plant.
• JK Cement Limited- This firm has an affiliation to the J.K. Organization. It was founded out by Shri Lala Kamlapat Singhania. The organization is an associate of commercial and industrial firms in India and has operations with a huge number of industries.

A few of the other reputed cement manufacturing firms of our country include JK Lakshmi Cement,  Jaypee Group, JSW Cement, Madras Cements, Orient Cement,  Shree Cement, Span Cements , Tamil Nadu Cementsand  Ultratech Cement.