As the world’s second-largest producer of cement, India represents a significant and growing market that presents both challenges and opportunities. In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, David is joined by Dr S. B. Hegde, Professor of Civil Engineering from Jain College of Engineering to discuss the outlook for India’s cement industry over the coming year. Drawing on topics raised in Dr Hegde’s India-focused regional report published in the February issue of World Cement, areas covered include:

• Production growth & drivers of demand
• Rising utilisation rates
• The challenge of fuel price instability
• India’s decarbonisation efforts
• Highlights to expect over the coming years

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In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, Senior Editor, David Bizley is joined by Nicolas Pato, Team Leader for Industrial Tests & Implementation at Heidelberg Materials’ Global Research & Development and Innovation division.

David and Nicolas review Heidelberg Materials’ ReConcrete programme. They explore the origins of the programme, the technologies involved, the impact on carbon footprints, and what the future holds in store.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The ‘genesis’ moment behind ReConcrete
• Pilot plants in Katowice and Górażdże
• The technology behind the process
• Dealing with regulations and standards
• Market demand
• The future of the programme

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In the World Cement Podcast’s final episode for 2025, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Imran Akram of IA Cement to review the state of the market over the course of the year and consider what’s in store for the industry in 2026.

Topics covered:

• 2025 market overview
• Winners and losers
• Prospects for 2026
• The overcapacity issue
• The impact of decarbonisation on trade

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