1. Indian cement industry dates back to 1914 - first unit was set-up at Porbandar with a capacity of 1000 tonnes
2. Currently India is ranked second in the world with an installed capacity of 114.2 million tonnes.
    Industry estimated at around Rs. 18,000 crores (US $ 4185 mn)
3. Current per capita consumption - 85 kgs. as against world standard of 256 kgs
4. Cement grade limestone in the country reported to be 89 bt. A large proportion however is unexploitable.
5. 55 - 60% of the cost of production are government controlled
6. Cement sales primarily through a distribution channel. Bulk sales account for < 1% of the total cement produced.
7. Ready mix concrete a relatively nascent market in India