The document provides an overview of the cement industry in India. Some key points:
- India is the second largest cement producer and market in the world. Cement production capacity was around 455 million tonnes as of 2017-18 and is expected to reach 550 million tonnes by 2020.
- The industry is dominated by private players, with the top 20 companies accounting for around 70% of total production. The largest concentration of cement plants is in the southern and western states.
- Cement demand is expected to grow at a 5-6% CAGR between 2017-2020, driven by growth in housing, infrastructure development, and government initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission.