Cement Manufacturers' Association

What Cement Manufacturers' Association does

Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA) is a non-profit industry association founded in 1961 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It serves as the collective representative body for major Indian cement manufacturers including ACC Limited, Ambuja Cements, Dalmia Bharat, Shree Cements, UltraTech Cement, JK Cement, and Heidelberg Cement India. CMA engages with government bodies including the Ministry of Finance, Railway Board, Ministry of Power (BEE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and various state governments on policy, regulatory, sustainability, and logistics matters affecting the cement sector, which has approximately 700 MTPA of installed capacity as of March 2025.

CMA's core deliverables center on policy advocacy, sustainability framework coordination (including the industry's voluntary Low Carbon Technology Roadmap targeting 45% CO2 emission intensity reduction by 2050), energy efficiency benchmarking via the PAT scheme, waste heat recovery coordination, logistics optimization, and knowledge dissemination. Its product surface consists of the biannual 'Cement, Energy and Environment' publication, the online Cement Industry Dashboard, dedicated web content across Trends & Insights, Spotlight, and SustainAbilities sections, and events such as World Environment Day observances and Union Budget analyses. CMA also coordinates wage negotiations with labour unions and runs community-facing initiatives including the Women of Cement program and member-supported health programs for truck drivers.

The association's business model is membership-driven, with fees from cement manufacturing companies serving as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by publication subscriptions. CMA has 11-50 employees and does not publicly disclose pricing. Distribution and stakeholder engagement operate through digital channels (cmaindia.org, Twitter, LinkedIn), direct enterprise engagement with member companies, and publications distributed in ebook format. The association does not engage in commercial go-to-market but operates a community-led motion focused on advocacy, policy engagement, and knowledge dissemination on behalf of its members.

Name

Cement Manufacturers' Association

Legal name

CMA

Website

https://cmaindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cement Manufacturers' Association represents the total installed cement capacity and promotes the growth of the cement industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CMA generates revenue through membership fees from cement manufacturing companies. The association represents major Indian cement manufacturers including ACC, Ambuja, Dalmia Bharat, Shree Cements, UltraTech, JK Cement, and others.
2. Publications: CMA publishes 'Cement, Energy and Environment', a biannual publication available in ebook format covering environmental subjects concerning the Indian cement industry. Also publishes other reports and materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CMA represents Indian cement manufacturers through policy advocacy, government engagement, and industry coordination. It disseminates industry knowledge via the biannual 'Cement, Energy and Environment' e-book publication and the online Cement Industry Dashboard. The association also coordinates sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency benchmarking (PAT scheme), and facilitates technology adoption across member companies.

Product overview

The Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA) is an industry association representing cement manufacturers in India. It does not offer a unified software product or platform, but provides informational resources and publications including the 'Cement, Energy and Environment' biannual e-book publication covering sustainability topics and a Cement Industry Dashboard presenting key industry statistics and metrics. The association also maintains an editorial journal featuring articles on low carbon economy transition, decarbonization technologies, ESG imperatives, and skill development needs for the Indian cement industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cement, Energy and Environment E-Book Biannual e-book publication of CMA providing insights and perspectives on environmental subjects concerning the Indian Cement Industry, including decarbonization, energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, and sustainability initiatives. Targeted at industry stakeholders, policymakers, and member companies.
• Cement Industry Dashboard Interactive online dashboard presenting key statistics on the Indian cement industry, including installed cement capacity (~700 MT), installed WHRS capacity (538 MW), per capita cement consumption (~290 KG), and PAT cycle energy savings (82% additional savings) as of March 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• PAT Cycle I achieved 81.6% over target energy savings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) and Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbuja Cement Foundation partnered with Pernod Ricard India Foundation to promote responsible behavior change on preventive healthcare and substance abuse, and share awareness on road safety to reduce accidents among truck drivers in Derabassi, Punjab. The project runs over 3 years in 3 phases for ~3500 rural truckers and allied population.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix Indian cement companies have adopted SBTi framework - partnership between CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI, and WWF. Targets are considered science-based if aligned with Paris Agreement goals to limit warming to well below 2°C and pursue 1.5°C. Companies include ACC, Ambuja, Dalmia Bharat, JK Cement, Shree Cements, and UltraTech.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA): GCCA is the international trade association for the cement and concrete industry, representing major global producers. Directly comparable to CMA as a cement industry trade body focused on sustainability, decarbonization, and policy advocacy, but operating at a global rather than national level.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): PCA is the US trade association representing cement manufacturers, providing advocacy, technical research, and standards work. Directly comparable to CMA in mandate and member services, serving the US cement industry.
• Cembureau (European Cement Association): Cembureau is the European cement industry's representative body, engaging with EU institutions on climate, energy, and trade policy. Directly comparable to CMA as a regional cement trade association focused on decarbonization and advocacy.
• Cement Industry Federation (Australia): The Cement Industry Federation represents Australia's cement manufacturers on policy, sustainability, and workplace safety. Comparable to CMA as a national cement trade association with similar advocacy and member service functions.
• China Cement Association (CCA): CCA represents cement producers in China, the world's largest cement market. Comparable to CMA in mandate as a national trade association advocating for the domestic cement industry on policy and sustainability issues.

Regional players

• Mineral Products Association (MPA): MPA represents the UK's aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, and mortar industries. Comparable to CMA as a UK-based mineral products/cement industry association with similar sustainability and policy advocacy functions, but broader in scope.
• Brazilian Cement Industry Union (SNIC): SNIC represents Brazilian cement producers with a focus on industry statistics, sustainability, and regulatory engagement. Comparable to CMA as a national cement trade association, serving a different geography (Brazil) with similar advocacy and knowledge dissemination roles.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): FICCI is a broad Indian industry chamber engaging with government on cross-sectoral policy. Comparable to CMA as an Indian business advocacy body, though operating at a much broader industry level rather than cement-specific.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): CII is a major Indian industry association engaging with government on policy, sustainability, and competitiveness. Comparable to CMA as an Indian business advocacy organization, though CII is sector-agnostic while CMA is cement-focused.

Emerging players

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association of India (NRMCA India): NRMCA represents the ready-mix concrete industry adjacent to cement manufacturing. Comparable to CMA in downstream concrete/cement sector representation, though focused on ready-mix rather than cement manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CMAIndia_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cement-manufacturers-association---india
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMAIndia14

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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