ACC to expand cement capacity, deepen RMC footprint and accelerate low-carbon technologies: Karan Adani

ACC Ltd will continue to expand its cement capacity in a calibrated manner, deepen its ready-mix concrete (RMC) footprint, and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon technologies, according to its Chairman, Karan Adani.

In his message to shareholders in the latest annual report, Adani said the long-term growth outlook for the Indian economy remains strong, however, demand conditions in the near-term are likely to stay ‘moderate’, which requires ‘a balanced and disciplined approach to growth’.

“We will continue expanding our cement capacity in a calibrated manner, deepen our ready-mix concrete footprint, strengthen integration across logistics networks and accelerate adoption of low-carbon technologies,” said Adani.

ACC's aspiration is to remain both ‘competitive and conscientious’ as a company that contributes meaningfully to economic growth while safeguarding environmental balance, he added.

Adani said India remains in the early stages of its cement consumption journey, with per capita cement consumption still below global averages, indicating significant long-term growth potential for the sector.

“It is noteworthy to mention that public capital expenditure has risen more than fivefold to more than Rs 12 trillion, accounting for about 4.4 per cent of the GDP,” he said, adding that India is simultaneously expanding urban housing, modernising logistics networks, building renewable energy capacity and strengthening its industrial ecosystem.

“These multiple vectors of growth require building materials companies to evolve from commodity suppliers into integrated solution providers,” he said.

Against this backdrop, ACC and the wider Adani Cement business are positioning themselves as integrated building materials solution providers rather than traditional commodity suppliers.

“We now function within a coordinated industrial network that integrates energy access, logistics reach, infrastructure capability and digital visibility,” he said, adding that the importance of this integration lies not in consolidation but in capability creation.

The defining dimension of ACC's strategy is the recognition that cement and concrete together form the language of construction, Adani added.

"Cement is the ingredient; concrete is the performance. Increasingly, infrastructure and real estate development demand engineered solutions delivered at the point of application," he said.

Both cement and concrete form the foundation of modern construction, and developers increasingly require engineered solutions delivered directly at project sites.

“We are no longer distant participants in construction; we are partners in execution,” he said, adding that technical engagement, mix optimisation and application support are helping improve project timelines, reduce wastage and enhance structural durability.

He also highlighted that ACC is embedding data analytics, digital visibility and predictive systems across manufacturing, logistics and market operations to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

On sustainability, Adani said the company remains committed to reducing the environmental footprint through greater use of blended cement, renewable energy, alternative fuels and improved thermal efficiency. The focus is on ensuring that industrial growth and environmental responsibility progress together