New Delhi, July 4 -- India's cement industry is expected to experience robust growth in FY2026, with cement volumes projected to increase by 6-7 per cent year-on-year to reach 480-485 million metric tonnes (MT), according to a recent report by ICRA.

This anticipated expansion is attributed to sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, supported by a strong pipeline of capacity expansions across the industry.

The industry demonstrated solid performance in FY2025, recording a 6.3 per cent volume growth with overall cement output reaching 453 million MT.

Building on this momentum, capacity additions for the upcoming fiscal year are estimated at 40-42 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA), representing a significant inc...