With three awards at the EMVIES, UltraTech's total tally for this financial year stands at 44 and the total number of awards at 118.
UltraTech wins national recognition for Manufacturing Excellence
2023
April
24
UltraTech wins national recognition for Manufacturing Excellence
UltraTech Cement’s integrated manufacturing unit Rawan Cement Works wins three platinum and one silver awards at CII’s national Kaizen competition.
UltraTech recognised among top 10 Construction Material companies
2023
Apr
12
UltraTech recognised among top 10 Construction Material companies
April 12, 2023: UltraTech Cement, India’s leading cement and Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) company today announced that it is ranked 6th in the Global Sectoral ranking of the S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). UltraTech is the only Indian company in the top 10 in the Construction Material sector for the second year in a row.
UltraTech achieves 100+ MnT of cement sales volume in FY23
2023
Apr
1
UltraTech achieves 100+ MnT of cement sales volume in FY23
1st April, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s leading cement and Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) company, has achieved the distinction of 100 million tonnes of grey cement sales volume in the financial year 2022-23.
UltraTech Cement wins TERI IWA UNDP Water Sustainability Award
2023
Mar
21
UltraTech Cement wins 'TERI-IWA-UNDP Water Sustainability Award'
March 21, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s leading cement and RMC company, has been conferred the prestigious ‘TERI-IWA-UNDP Water Sustainability Award 2022’ by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with the International Water Association (IWA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on the eve of World Water Day 2023.
Thirteen UltraTech mines awarded 5-star ratings
2023
Mar
13
Thirteen UltraTech mines awarded 5-star ratings
Thirteen limestone mines of UltraTech Cement Limited received 5-star ratings for 2021-22 from the Indian Bureau of Mines at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Bureau of Mines.
UltraTech recognised for excellence in Change Management
2023
Feb
20
UltraTech recognised for excellence in Change Management
UltraTech brought home a Silver trophy at the 2nd edition of Economic Times Human Capital Awards in the 'Excellence in Change Management' category for its initiative 'Project Omega'.
UltraTech collaborates with Institute of Risk Management (IRM), India Affiliate to strengthen risk-readiness in the cement sector
2022
Dec
19
UltraTech collaborates with Institute of Risk Management (IRM), India Affiliate to strengthen risk-readiness in the cement sector
December 2022 : IRM India Affiliate has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UltraTech Cement Limited. IRM is the world’s leading professional body for ERM qualifications across 140+ countries and UltraTech is the largest manufacturer of grey cement and ready-mix concrete (RMC) in India. Both organisations will work towards enhancing ERM and risk intelligence in the Indian cement sector.
UltraTech announces grant of Environmental Product Declaration for four of its key cement products
2022
Oct
11
UltraTech announces grant of Environmental Product Declaration for four of its key cement products
October, 2022 : UltraTech has announced today that it has been granted Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificates for four of its cement products, which are Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Portland Slag Cement (PSC) and PCC (Portland Composite Cement). The grant was conferred basis Life Cycle Assessment Study conducted for these products following the standards for the preparation of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
UltraTech bags 5 trophies at the E4M's Radio Advertising Awards
2022
Aug
10
UltraTech bags 5 trophies at the E4M's Radio Advertising Awards
UltraTech bagged four Gold trophies and one Silver trophy for its #BaatGharKi campaign at Exchange4Media's Golden Mikes Radio Advertising Awards 2022.
10 UltraTech mines awarded 5-Star rating for sustainable mine management
2022
Jul
13
10 UltraTech mines awarded 5-Star rating for sustainable mine management
July, 2022: Ten of UltraTech Cement Limited's Limestone mines have been awarded a five-star rating for sustainable mine management, by the Ministry of Mines and Indian Bureau of Mines. This was awarded for FY 2020-21, with a total of ten 5-Star rating awards. UltraTech Cement Limited is India’s leading cement and ready-mix-concrete company.
UltraTech bags prestigious Brand of the Year at ET Brand Equity Shark Awards
2022
Jul
2
UltraTech bags prestigious ‘Brand of the Year’ at ET Brand Equity Shark Awards
July, 2022: UltraTech has been recognised as the 'Brand of the Year' at ET Brand Equity Shark Awards 2022. UltraTech won the maximum number of awards across different categories and thus bagged the coveted title. The award is one of the most esteemed awards which felicitates and rewards excellence in Marketing.
Birla White's Project Pragya wins Golden Peacock Award 2021
2022
Jun
20
Birla White's Project Pragya wins Golden Peacock Award 2021
November 6th, 2023 : Rural women usually serve as farm labourers, home-based microentrepreneurs in the informal sector and seasonal labourers. However, they are low-paid as they are unskilled. Skill development plays a critical role in ushering in economic independence of the rural women and improving their living standards by enhancing their employability and income-earning opportunities.
Empowering customers to build dream homes
2022
May
27
Empowering customers to build dream homes
May, 2022 : To provide customers with a one-stop-shop solution, UltraTech pioneered the UltraTech Building Solutions (UBS) concept. Today, most products and services are available under one roof – in shopping malls or retail chains or even on e-commerce websites.
Smt Ramilaben Raysingbhai, a member of UltraTech’s Kutumb programme, conferred Padma Shri
2022
Apr
4
Smt Ramilaben Raysingbhai, a member of UltraTech’s Kutumb programme, conferred Padma Shri
April, 2022 : Smt. Gamit Ramilaben Raysingbhai was honoured with Padma Shri award on 28th March 2022 by the Hon’ble President of India In recognition of her selfless service in the areas of education, healthcare and sanitation. Smt. Ramilaben, 52, is a social worker from Songadh taluka in Tapi district in Gujarat.
UltraTech wins six trophies for Marketing Excellence
2022
Apr
1
UltraTech wins six trophies for Marketing Excellence
April, 2022 : UltraTech won a Gold and two Silver trophies for its Chance Na Lo campaign at Exchange4Media’s Prime Time Awards. The gold trophy was conferred under the ‘Best use of influencers’ category. The two silver trophies were conferred on UltraTech in ‘Best Integrated TV Campaign’ and ‘Best use of TV to create brand awareness’ categories.
UltraTech's RMC division bags four awards at National Safety Awards 2021
2022
Mar
15
UltraTech's RMC division bags four awards at National Safety Awards 2021
March 2022: UltraTech Concrete, UltraTech Cement’s Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) Division, has been honoured with four awards at the National Safety Awards 2021, including the Sarvashreshtha Suraksha Puraskar Award.
UltraTech announces operationalisation of India’s first ‘all-women’ RMC unit
2022
Mar
8
UltraTech announces operationalisation of India’s first ‘all-women’ RMC unit
March 2022 : UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement and ready-mix concrete in India, has announced that its existing Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) manufacturing plant near Pune will now be operated with an all-women workforce starting today, 8th March 2022.
Enhancing rural livelihoods through water conservation: APCW
2022
Feb
8
Enhancing rural livelihoods through water conservation: APCW
February 2022 : For communities dwelling in Andhra Pradesh’s arid and semi-arid regions, drought is a frequent and serious livelihood challenge. Rayalaseema is one such region in the state, also home to our integrated cement unit Andhra Pradesh Cement Works (APCW). In line with UltraTech’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) philosophy, the unit has tailored an Integrated Watershed Project, to address the region’s drought related challenges.
UltraTech wins Leaders Award for Sustainability
2022
Jan
12
UltraTech wins Leaders Award for Sustainability
January 2022: UltraTech Cement has been recognised with the Leaders Award in the Mega Large Business, Process Sector category, at the Frost & Sullivan and TERI Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2021. The Sustainability 4.0 Awards, now in its 12th year edition, recognises efforts of companies that incorporate sustainability principles into their business culture.
UltraTech wins Best Corporate HR practices Award at NHRD event
2021
Dec
6
UltraTech wins Best Corporate HR practices Award at NHRD event
December 2021: UltraTech Cement, India’s No.1 cement brand, has won the ‘Best corporate HR practices’ award at National HRD Network (NHRDN) Bangalore Chapter’s flagship annual national event, called 10th HR Showcase. UltraTech won this award for its HR initiative ‘PraGaTi’. The award is a recognition of UltraTech’s exceptional work in providing employee-friendly HR practices and constant engagement with employees to promote a people-centric work culture within the organisation.
Ministry of Mines and Indian Bureau of Mines awards UltraTech 5 Star rating for sustainable mine management
2021
Dec
1
Ministry of Mines and Indian Bureau of Mines awards UltraTech 5 Star rating for sustainable mine management
December 2021: Fifteen of UltraTech Cement’s Limestone mines have been awarded a five-star rating for sustainable mine management, by the Ministry of Mines and Indian Bureau of Mines. The five-star certificates were given by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines at a recently held ceremony along with the National Conclave on Mines & Minerals in New Delhi.
UltraTech awarded ‘Brand of the Year’ at MMA Smarties APAC 2021 Wins two gold and a silver for its #BaatGharKi campaign
2021
Nov
25
UltraTech awarded ‘Brand of the Year’ at MMA Smarties APAC 2021 Wins two gold and a silver for its #BaatGharKi campaign
The Smarties APAC award is one of the most esteemed awards for brands across the Asia Pacific region that use mobile marketing effectively. Held virtually on 19th November this year, the awards received hundreds of entries from across the APAC region, covering more than 22 categories.
UltraTech's Jetty in Ratnagiri Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy
2023
Feb
9
UltraTech's Jetty in Ratnagiri Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy
The jetty attached to Ratnagiri Cement Works, a grinding unit of UltraTech Cement Limited, successfully completed its transition to using 100% renewable energy for its operations.
UltraTech’s DJSI score improves by 11 points in FY21
2021
Nov
17
UltraTech’s DJSI score improves by 11 points in FY21
UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement, and ready-mix concrete in India, has improved its S&P's Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) score by 11 points. With a score of 79, UltraTech is now ranked seventh globally by DJSI in the Construction Material Sector.
UltraTech bags ten trophies at Brand Equity Media Strategy Awards
2023
Feb
25
UltraTech bags ten trophies at Brand Equity Media Strategy Awards
UltraTech won ten trophies including six Gold and three Silver trophies for its #BaatGharKi, #GharEkMaukaEk and Yashaswi Pradhan campaigns at Brand Equity Media Strategy Awards 2022.
Arakkonam Cement Works helps over 2,000 marginalised women to be economically independent through training in tailoring & embroidery
2023
Nov
6
Arakkonam Cement Works helps over 2,000 marginalised women to be economically independent through training in tailoring & embroidery
November 6th, 2023 : Rural women usually serve as farm labourers, home-based microentrepreneurs in the informal sector and seasonal labourers. However, they are low-paid as they are unskilled. Skill development plays a critical role in ushering in economic independence of the rural women and improving their living standards by enhancing their employability and income-earning opportunities.
Hirmi Cement Works enables water security of over 1000 villagers
2023
Nov
6
Hirmi Cement Works enables water security of over 1000 villagers
November 6th, 2023 : With the objective of contributing to rural development, the CSR team of Hirmi Cement Works, our integrated manufacturing unit at Chhattisgarh revived a community pond in Paraswani village located in the proximity of the mines in the unit.
World Energy Day: UltraTech’s efforts to build a greener future
2023
Oct
22
World Energy Day: UltraTech’s efforts to build a greener future
October 22th, 2023 : As the world gears up to celebrate World Energy Day on October 22, UltraTech Cement Limited, India's largest cement and ready-mix concrete manufacturer, is taking well-informed and practical steps in energy conservation and sustainability. The company's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and fostering a greener tomorrow is aligned with its focus of becoming a leader in the energy efficiency arena.
Baga Cement Works helps rural women form microenterprise to earn sustainable living
2023
Oct
19
Baga Cement Works helps rural women form microenterprise to earn sustainable living
October 19th, 2023 : The unit team started a microenterprise with 200 women living in these 15 villages. The microenterprise focused on four livelihood areas synergistic to locally available resources and community requirements.
UltraTech harnesses wind power for sustainable energy generation
2023
Oct
17
UltraTech harnesses wind power for sustainable energy generation
October 17th, 2023 : UltraTech’s Reddipalayam Cement Works, our Tamil Nadu-based integrated unit, has received the “Best Performing Wind Farms for the Year 2022-23” award by the Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA). The award was handed over in the presence of guests like the MNRE Secretary and Joint Secretary, Government of India.
Empowering Rural Women: UltraTech's commitment to sustainable development
2023
Oct
16
Empowering Rural Women: UltraTech's commitment to sustainable development
October 16th, 2023 : Rural women are pivotal in boosting agricultural and rural development. But their contribution is often underappreciated. Recognising their contribution, the United Nations celebrates International Day of Rural Women on October 15.
UltraTech’s ‘Ghar Ek, Mauka Ek’ Campaign wins Silver and Bronze Award at SMARTIES 2023
2023
Oct
12
UltraTech’s ‘Ghar Ek, Mauka Ek’ Campaign wins Silver and Bronze Award at SMARTIES 2023
October 12th, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) company, has been recognized with a silver and bronze award each at the Mobile Marketing Association’s (MMA) SMARTIES Awards 2023 held recently.
Reddipalayam Cement Works enables girls from rural background to complete their education.
2023
Sep
14
Reddipalayam Cement Works enables girls from rural background to complete their education.
September 14th, 2023 : Thirteen-year-old D Varshini belongs to a marginalised section of a village located in the proximity of the Reddipalayam Cement Works, an integrated manufacturing unit of UltraTech Cement Limited in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu. In 5th standard, Varshini had to drop out of her regular school to support her family in household chores.
Maihar Cement Works helps build a check dam to benefit 10 villages
2023
Aug
16
Maihar Cement Works helps build a check dam to benefit 10 villages
August 16th, 2023: The river Tamas, a tributary of the Ganges flows through Satna district in Madhya Pradesh where UltraTech Cement Limited’s integrated manufacturing unit, Maihar Cement Works is located.
UltraTech empowers rural women with Birla White’s Project Prayas
2023
Aug
1
UltraTech empowers rural women with Birla White’s Project Prayas
August 1st, 2023 : ‘Project Prayas’, a CSR initiative of Birla White at Jodhpur, Rajasthan aims to contribute to this cause by helping socio-economically marginalised women to get opportunities of sustainable livelihoods for better quality of life.
World Nature Conservation Day: Being Nature Positive
2023
Jul
28
World Nature Conservation Day: Being Nature Positive
July 28th, 2023 : The world as we see today is changing rapidly with the pressure of an ever-increasing human population that is expected to cross 8 billion by 2030. Natural resources are under increasing stress globally. It is, therefore, imperative that we conserve and preserve natural resources.
UltraTech’s three units win CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices
2023
Jul
26
UltraTech’s three units win CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices
July 26th 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited’s two integrated units, Bela Cement Works and Hirmi Cement Works and one grinding unit, Magdalla Cement Works has won the 10th CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2023 in the ‘Innovative Environmental Project’ category for the following projects.
UltraTech joins India's first zero-emissions road freight cluster initiative
2023
Jul
19
UltraTech joins India's first zero-emissions road freight cluster initiative
19 July 2023 : UltraTech announced today that it has partnered with World Economic Forum (WEF) Moving India initiative which was launched by WEF at the G20 Energy Ministers' meeting in Goa.
Maihar Cement Works' Vocational Training Centre empowers rural youth to secure sustainable livelihoods
2023
Jul
15
Maihar Cement Works' Vocational Training Centre empowers rural youth to secure sustainable livelihoods
July 15th, 2023 : Every year, July 15 is considered as ‘World Youth Skills Day’. The theme for this year is ‘Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future.’ As per a report from the Education Commission and UNICEF, published to coincide with World Youth Skills Day, it is estimated that only around 25 per cent of the world’s youth are on track to learn the skills they need to get a job – either through education, employment or training.
UltraTech wins two Gold in ET Brand Equity's Shark Awards'23
2023
Jul
13
UltraTech wins two Gold in ET Brand Equity's Shark Awards'23
July 13, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready mix concrete (RMC) company, bags two Gold awards across categories at ET Brand Equity’s Shark Awards’23 recently.
UltraTech wins four trophies at The Abby Awards 2023
2023
Jun
29
UltraTech wins four trophies at The Abby Awards 2023
June 29 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready mix concrete (RMC) company has bagged four awards at The Abby Awards 2023.
UltraTech develops eco-friendly recycled polymer bags for cement packing
2023
Jul
3
UltraTech develops eco-friendly recycled polymer bags for cement packing
July 3, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete company, has further strengthened its contribution towards circular economy by developing cement packaging bags using recycled polypropylene (rPP).
UltraTech ranks 28th in Interbrand's top 50 Best Indian Brands 2023
2023
Jun
27
UltraTech ranks 28th in Interbrand's top 50 Best Indian Brands 2023
June 27, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited has ranked 28th in Interbrand’s ‘Best Indian Brands 2023’ ranking list. UltraTech is the only cement brand to be featured in the 2023 list.
UltraTech ranked No. 1 cement company for sustainability in 2023
2023
Jun
21
UltraTech ranked No. 1 cement company for sustainability in 2023
21st June 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited, India's largest cement and ready-mix concrete company, has been ranked No.1 in Sustainability in the Infrastructure and Engineering sector in Sustain Labs Paris and BW Businessworld's India's Most Sustainable Companies list for the 2022-2023.
Maihar Cement Works helps improve health and well-being of over 120 girls from tribal community in Madhya Pradesh.
2023
Jun
8
Maihar Cement Works helps improve health and well-being of over 120 girls from tribal community in Madhya Pradesh.
As per United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), India is home to the largest adolescent population, age between 10-19 years in 2021, in the world. Every fifth person in the country today is in this age group. Studies have found that undernutrition is highly prevalent among adolescents in the rural and tribal areas of India with high school dropout rates, at 67%, prevalent among the tribal girls between classes I to X.
Building solutions for a sustainable future
2023
Jun
5
Building solutions for a sustainable future
Aditya Birla Group (ABG) has institutionalised a sustainability framework with three strategic pillars: Responsible Stewardship, Stakeholder Engagement, and Future Proofing. As a flagship cement business of ABG, UltraTech follow this framework in letter and spirit to make its business sustainable.
UltraTech's Aditya Cement Works recognised at 17th CII-ITC sustainability Awards 2022
2023
May
10
UltraTech's Aditya Cement Works recognised at 17th CII-ITC sustainability Awards 2022
UltraTech Cement Limited’s, India’s leading cement and Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) company today announced that its Rajasthan-based integrated unit, Aditya Cement Works, has been awarded ‘Excellence in Environment Management (Manufacturing Sector)’ by the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development. The unit was awarded at the 17th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022.
Balaji Cement Works helps provide safe drinking water to neighbouring communities
2023
May
26
Balaji Cement Works helps provide safe drinking water to neighbouring communities
In several parts of India, particularly in villages, where there is no piped water facility supported by water treatment systems, people rely on groundwater drawn from the wells and hand pumps. As the groundwater is not treated, it can often be contaminated leading to several health problems.
UltraTech fosters biodiversity with Miyawaki forests at its units
2023
May
22
UltraTech fosters biodiversity with Miyawaki forests at its units
UltraTech has embraced the concept of ‘Miyawaki forest’ for increasing green cover and nurturing biodiversity in its manufacturing units in India.
UltraTech Cement's units win prestigious international safety awards
2023
May
10
UltraTech Cement's units win prestigious international safety awards
May 10, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Limited's five integrated units, one bulk terminal and one grinding unit have been recognised by the British Safety Council (BSC), winning awards for excellence in safety at the prestigious 65th BSC International Safety Awards, 2023. The event to recognise the winners in India was held in Mumbai on 10th May 2023.
UltraTech wins CII national award for excellence in CSR
2023
May
10
UltraTech wins CII national award for excellence in CSR
Andhra Pradesh Cement Works, UltraTech's integrated cement manufacturing unit, has been recognised with the CII-ITC Commendation Award for Excellence in CSR.
UltraTech pioneers coastal waterway transport to address environmental challenges of phosphogypsum stockpile
2023
Apr
26
UltraTech pioneers coastal waterway transport to address environmental challenges of phosphogypsum stockpile
April 26, 2023 : In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, inland and coastal waterways have been leveraged by UltraTech Cement Limited, the cement flagship company of Aditya Birla Group (ABG), to transport phosphogypsum consignment.
Better ride experience with pothole free roads
2020
July
15
Better ride experience with pothole free roads
Road connectivity is a key enabler of economic growth of the country. We have seen how improved road connectivity has in the previous decades catalyzed rapid economic development in the southern states and the National Capital Region.
Rajashree Cement Works wins Sita Ram Rungta Social Awareness award
2020
Aug
7
Rajashree Cement Works wins Sita Ram Rungta Social Awareness award
The limestone mine at Rajashree Cement Works, our integrated cement factory in Karnataka, was recently conferred with the prestigious Sita Ram Rungta Social Awareness Award 2020 by Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI).
Pioneering sustainable solutions for construction industry
2020
Aug
10
Pioneering sustainable solutions for construction industry
The threat of global warming is for real and is now being acknowledged by stakeholders across the globe. As the largest cement manufacturer in the country,
Enabling an hassle-free construction journey
2020
Aug
11
Enabling an hassle-free construction journey
Most of us are not aware about the quality and variety of material and products used to construct our dream home. It is only when we decide to get our own house constructed that we realize how important the choices of cement, building material, and products are.
UltraTech shines at the CII National Awards for Energy Management
2021
May
6
UltraTech shines at the CII National Awards for Energy Management
UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest producer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete, has been recognized with seven awards at the ‘21st National Energy Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2020’ conferred by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Green Business Centre.
Birla White’s Wallseal Waterproof Putty is certified as ‘Best Waterproof Putty’ by Karvy Insights Limited
2020
Sep
15
Birla White’s Wallseal Waterproof Putty is certified as ‘Best Waterproof Putty’ by Karvy Insights Limited
Birla White recently launched Wallseal Waterproof Putty, a white cement-based putty exhibiting two times water resistance. This new product underwent various quality and blind tests and has been certified as the 'Best Waterproof Putty' by Karvy in its research findings.
Birla White’s Wallcare Rose Putty and Lemon Putty are GreenPro certified by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
2020
Oct
8
Birla White’s Wallcare Rose Putty and Lemon Putty are GreenPro certified by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
Birla White’s Wallcare Rose Putty and Lemon Putty, India’s first ever scented putty, have been recognized with GreenPro Certification by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and are qualified as Green Products.
UltraTech's Baatgharki Media Campaign Wins Four Awards At Icma 2020
2020
Nov
9
UltraTech's Baatgharki Media Campaign Wins Four Awards At Icma 2020
UltraTech Cement has recently won four awards at the Indian Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) 2020, for its '#BaatGharKi' media campaign
UltraTech surpasses its goal for doubling energy productivity
2020
Nov
17
UltraTech surpasses its goal for doubling energy productivity
A key milestone in UltraTech’s endeavour to drive sustainability across its value chain and its commitment to step up climate action.
UltraTech’s sustainability score on DJSI improves by 15%
2020
Nov
26
UltraTech’s sustainability score on DJSI improves by 15%
UltraTech Cement Limited has registered a significant increase in its score in S&P's Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) by 9 points to 68. This is an increase of 15% from the previous year’s score. It is a key achievement in UltraTech’s sustainability journey.
Birla White recognized for ‘Environment Excellence’ and ‘Energy efficiency’
2020
Dec
1
Birla White recognized for ‘Environment Excellence’ and ‘Energy efficiency’
Birla White has been recognized with two prestigious awards at the Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2019. Birla White won ‘Platinum’ Award for Environment Excellence and a ‘Gold’ for Energy Efficiency for outstanding performance in the respective domains. The awards reflect Birla White’s commitment to building a sustainable business.
Birla White’s Kharia Khangar wins Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award 2020
2020
Dec
11
Birla White’s Kharia Khangar wins Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award 2020
Birla White’s Kharia Khangar unit in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has been conferred with the prestigious 'Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award' 2020.
Platinum Gold For UltraTech's Grinding Units At Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2019
2021
Jan
5
Platinum, Gold for UltraTech’s grinding units at Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2019
Two of UltraTech’s grinding units- Panipat Cement Works and Jhajjar Cement Works- have won awards at the prestigious Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2019. The units were recognised for their excellent afforestation initiatives.
UltraTech Cement’s Awarpur Cement Works wins National Energy Conservation Award
2021
Feb
3
UltraTech Cements Awarpur Cement Works Wins National Energy Conservation Award
Awarpur Cement Works, UltraTech Cement’s integrated cement unit located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has been awarded with the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award, 2020.
UltraTech Cement raises US$ 400 million through India’s first sustainability-linked bonds
2021
Mar
2
UltraTech Cement raises US$ 400 million through India’s first sustainability-linked bonds
UltraTech Cement, India’s largest producer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete, has successfully raised US$ 400 million in the form of sustainability-linked bonds. With this, UltraTech is now the first company in India and the second company in Asia to issue dollar-based sustainability linked bonds.
Gender Diversity at UltraTech
2021
Mar
8
Gender Diversity at UltraTech
Women representation in the workforce in India has been lower than desirable for a long time. For cement companies, challenges such as remote plant sites, and concerns over round-the-clock work shift hours, have been perceived as deterrents to improving gender representation in the sector.
Rainwater Harvesting At UltraTech's Vikram Cement Works
2021
Mar
22
Rainwater Harvesting At UltraTech's Vikram Cement Works
The underlying hard rock of the Khor and Suwakheda areas in the Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, along with its soil conditions, meant 90 per cent of the area’s rainwater was lost.
UltraTech Cement’s Rajashree Cement Works' industrial training institute has helped provide new career opportunities to local youth.
UltraTech wins 'Advertiser of the Year' at the Exchange4media Prime Time Awards
2021
Apr
30
UltraTech wins 'Advertiser of the Year' at the Exchange4media Prime Time Awards
April 2021: UltraTech Cement has been awarded as the ‘Advertiser of the Year’ at Exchange4Media’s Prime Time Awards 2020. The Company also won three Gold trophies and a Silver for its #BaatGharKi campaign.
Spoorti jute works empowering women one stitch at a time
2021
May
25
Spoorti jute works empowering women one stitch at a time
May, 2021: The journey of Spoorti Jute Works took wings with a simple question in an internal team meeting of UltraTech Cement’s Andhra Pradesh Cement Works (APCW) in 2016: “Why do we need to order uniforms from commercial agencies?". More important was the context of the discussion itself wherein the team was exploring various approaches to support the local community in a sustainable manner.
UltraTech unit Reddipalayam Cement Works helps reduce pollution in Ariyalur & Perambalur districts
2021
Jul
8
UltraTech unit Reddipalayam Cement Works helps reduce pollution in Ariyalur & Perambalur districts
Reddipalayam Cement Works, UltraTech Cement’s integrated unit located in Tamil Nadu, has achieved the distinction of one-fourth of its fuel (heat) requirement being met through utilisation of waste materials sourced from local municipal corporations and industries. With the increased usage of alternative fuels, Reddipalayam Cement Works is now 16.25 times plastic positive. The unit has also successfully reduced CO2 emission by 2,250 tonne CO2 per annum.
"UltraTech bags seven wins at Indian Digital Marketing Awards "
2021
Aug
9
UltraTech bags seven wins at Indian Digital Marketing Awards
UltraTech Cement, India’s No.1 cement brand, bagged seven awards at the recently concluded Exchange4Media’s Indian Digital Marketing Awards (IDMA) 2021.
UltraTech Cement Wins Eight Awards at CIDCA 2021
2021
Aug
19
UltraTech Cement Wins Eight Awards at CIDCA 2021
UltraTech Cement has bagged eight awards at Campaign India Digital Crest Awards 2021 (CIDCA). UltraTech bagged four gold and three bronze trophies for its #BaatGharKi and #ChanceNaLo digital campaigns and the Company’s website won one silver trophy.
UltraTech bags four awards at National Safety Awards 2020
2021
Sep
7
UltraTech bags four awards at National Safety Awards 2020
UltraTech Cement’s Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) division bagged four awards at National Safety Awards 2020 including a Golden trophy or the Sarvashreshtha Suraksha Puraskar Award. The prestigious National Safety Council of India (NSCI) awarded these four recognitions to UltraTech Cement’s RMC units under the MSME category.
UltraTech Cement drives decarbonisation agenda through innovative solutions
2021
Sep
21
UltraTech Cement drives decarbonisation agenda through innovative solutions
UltraTech Cement is committed to contribute to mitigation of climate change through a holistic approach of decarbonising its operations. Cement is a carbon-intensive industry, and our efforts at our units ingrain the approach to carbon reduction.
UltraTech Cement is the ‘Brand of the Year’ at MMA Smarties
UltraTech Cement has been recognised as the 'Brand of the Year' at the 10th edition of MMA Smarties India, one of the leading mobile marketing awards in India organised by the Mobile Marketing Association. UltraTech also bagged three Gold trophies and two Silver trophies for its #BaatGharKi and #ChanceNaLo campaigns.
UltraTech wins four awards at ICMA 2021
2021
Oct
12
UltraTech wins four awards at ICMA 2021
Continuing with its winning streak, UltraTech has won four awards at 6th edition of Indian Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) 2021 for its '#BaatGharKi' media campaign.
UltraTech’s SHG model: Empowering rural women
2021
Oct
14
UltraTech’s SHG model: Empowering rural women
Leveraging on its country-wide geographic presence, through manufacturing units, UltraTech Cement’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives focus on empowering rural women, one Self-Help Group (SHG) a time.
Baikunth Cement Works helps rural women become financially independent through placement-guaranteed vocational training
2023
Dec
6
Baikunth Cement Works helps rural women become financially independent through placement-guaranteed vocational training
December 6th, 2023 : Baikunth Cement Works, UltraTech’s integrated cement manufacturing unit, located near Raipur in Chhattisgarh helped over 95 socio-economically marginalised young women to be economically independent through vocational training and placement.
UltraTech bags 5 trophies at e4m Maddies 2023
2023
Dec
7
UltraTech bags 5 trophies at e4m Maddies 2023
December 7th, 2023 : The Aditya Birla Group also won the “Hall of Fame Award – Mobile Marketer of the Year 2023” at the event, led by UltraTech’s 5 trophies out of a total of 7 won by ABG businesses.
UltraTech bags ‘India's Top Value Creators 2023’ award in cement
2023
Dec
13
UltraTech bags ‘India's Top Value Creators 2023’ award in cement
December 13th, 2023 : UltraTech Cement Ltd. has been awarded India's Top Value Creator 2023 in the cement category by Dun & Bradstreet. It also features amongst India’s Top 500 Value Creators 2023.
Charting UltraTech's commitment to a greener future
2023
Dec
14
Charting UltraTech's commitment to a greener future
December 14th, 2023 : On National Energy Conservation Day, celebrated on December 14th, UltraTech Cement reaffirms its commitment towards energy conservation across the value chain of its operations as well as focusing on energy efficiency improvement and enhancing the use of green energy in its operations.
On the fast track : UltraTech honoured at ICR Awards
2023
Dec
26
On the fast track : UltraTech honoured at ICR Awards
December 26th, 2023 : UltraTech has been recognised as the Fastest Growing Cement Company (Large Category) at the 7th edition of the Indian Cement Review Awards. The ceremony took place on December 15, 2023, in New Delhi.
Arakkonam Cement Works empowers over 2,000 marginalised women
2024
Jan
10
Arakkonam Cement Works empowers over 2,000 marginalised women
January 10th, 2024 : Rural women usually serve as farm labourers, home-based microentrepreneurs in the informal sector and seasonal labourers. However, they are low-paid as they are unskilled. Skill development plays a critical role in ushering in economic independence of rural women and improving their living standards by enhancing their employability and income-earning opportunities.
Birla White's 'Prayas' wins the Golden Peacock CSR Award
2024
Jan
2
Birla White's 'Prayas' wins the Golden Peacock CSR Award
January 2nd, 2024 : Under this, project 'Prayas' was conceptualised and commenced as a part of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Birla White unit aimed at contributing towards helping socio-economically marginalised women like Sunita to secure sustainable livelihoods through vocational training like stitching & tailoring, and bag & uniform making to help them secure sustainable livelihoods.
Andhra Pradesh Cement Works wins the 'Best CSR in Water Management' Award
2023
Dec
28
Andhra Pradesh Cement Works wins the 'Best CSR in Water Management' Award
December 28th, 2023 : Andhra Pradesh Cement Works, located in Rayalaseema, won in the ‘Best CSR in Water Management’ category at the 3rd Edition of the CII-Southern Region Industrial Water and Waste Management Competition for its Integrated Watershed Management Project. Since 2009, the project has benefited over 2,000 people across 500 households in two villages.
Sewagram Cement Works helps secure livelihoods of small milk producers in Gujarat
2024
Jan
23
Sewagram Cement Works helps secure livelihoods of small milk producers in Gujarat
January 23rd, 2024 : UltraTech’s integrated manufacturing unit, Sewagram Cement Works, located in Kachchh district in Gujarat has worked with the state veterinary officials in Naliya to organise vaccination of over 10,000 cattle in nine villages located in the proximity of the unit. This initiative has benefited over 1500 small milk producers in the region.
Baga Cement Works donates textbooks to five government schools benefitting 800 rural students
2024
Jan
23
Baga Cement Works donates textbooks to five government schools benefitting 800 rural students
January 23rd, 2024 : UltraTech Cement’s integrated manufacturing unit, Baga Cement Works, located in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, has helped augment the libraries in five government schools by donating the latest editions of a wide range of study books relevant to the school curriculum.
Baikunth Cement Works helps revive rural Haat, benefiting over 80 farmers
2024
Feb
1
Baikunth Cement Works helps revive rural Haat, benefiting over 80 farmers
February 1st, 2024 : UltraTech Cement’s integrated manufacturing unit Baikunth Cement Works, located near Raipur in Chhattisgarh, in association with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) revived a Haat (rural market) in Bahesar village located in the proximity of the unit.
UltraTech wins big at Maddies 2022
2022
Nov
29
UltraTech wins big at Maddies 2022
UltraTech has won four trophies including two Gold trophies at the 8th edition of Maddies – Mobile Marketing Awards, for '#BaatGharKi' and 'Ghar Ek, Mauka Ek' campaigns
UltraTech Cement’s skill building program
2022
May
20
UltraTech Cement’s skill building program
India is witnessing rapid urbanization which has spurred an unprecedented increase in construction activity across our country. This has created a favourable environment for catalyzing employment in the infrastructure sector.
Partnering the nation in development
2020
Jul
14
Partnering the nation in development
UltraTech has been a reliable partner in India’s development and stood firmly by the nation, as the country grew from strength to strength, over the past few decades. Even now, as India prepares itself for another sprint to make its mark on the global landscape, UltraTech, as always, is geared-up to provide support by way of its wide-range of specialized and customized building solutions.
Mission Happiness
2020
Jul
14
Mission Happiness
At UltraTech Cement, customer centricity is at the core of all our initiatives. We call it ‘Mission Happiness.’ Delighting our customers is the key objective of Mission Happiness. We reach out to our customers to take their feedback on our products and services.Customers include individual house builders (IHBs), masons, engineers, and channel partners like dealers & retailers.
UltraTech Cement among ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For 2020’
2020
Jun
22
UltraTech Cement among ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For 2020’
UltraTech Cement Limited has been recognized as among the Top 100 ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For 2020’ across all sectors and industries in India by Great Place To Work® Institute in association with The Economic Times.
Interview with Mr Kailash Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited on the occasion of World Environment Day, 5th June 2020
2020
Jun
6
Interview with Mr Kailash Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited on the occasion of World Environment Day, 5th June 2020
Our MD, Mr Kailash Jhanwar shares his views on the importance of sustainable business and sustainable living habits, especially in a post COVID-19 world.
UltraTech Cement won EMVIEs Award 2019 for Media Research & Analytics
2019
Nov
14
UltraTech Cement won EMVIEs Award 2019 for Media Research & Analytics
UltraTech Cement was recently conferred with "Silver" at EMVIEs Awards 2019 under the 'Best Media Research and Analytics Using Data and Technology' category.
UltraTech ranked among the top 10 companies in Global sustainability index
2019
Sep
30
UltraTech ranked among the top 10 companies in Global sustainability index
UltraTech has been ranked amongst the top 10 companies, internationally, on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) in the 'Construction Material' Industry sector of the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
UltraTech's "Baat Ghar Ki" digital campaign empowers home builders
2019
Sep
9
UltraTech's "Baat Ghar Ki" digital campaign empowers home builders
UltraTech as a brand understands the IHB"s real motivation behind building a home. For the home builder, home is not just a structure but an important milestone and the most important project of their life.
Baga Cement Works wins Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2019
2019
Jul
12
Baga Cement Works wins Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2019
Baga Cement Works, an integrated cement of UltraTech Cement in Himachal Pradesh, was recently conferred with Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2019 under the Cement Sector. The award recognizes the efforts of the unit in sustainable environment management in and around its vicinity.
UltraTech Concrete plants receive GreenPro certification from IGBC
2019
Jun
21
UltraTech Concrete plants receive GreenPro certification from IGBC
Three ready mix concrete (RMC) plants of UltraTech Cement have received the prestigious GreenPro Certification from the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Indian Green Building Council.
Hindalco and UltraTech Cement collaborate to launch first-ever sustainable aluminium bulker in India
2019
Jun
20
Hindalco and UltraTech Cement collaborate to launch first-ever sustainable aluminium bulker in India
Hindalco Industries and UltraTech Cement, the metals and cement businesses of the Aditya Birla Group, collaborated to launch an innovative green product for the transport industry. On World Environment Day, Hindalco sold its first indigenous dry bulker, especially for cement, to a trusted logistics partner of UltraTech Cement.
UltraTech Cement amongst India’s 30 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing – 2021
2021
Jan
22
UltraTech Cement amongst India’s 30 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing – 2021
UltraTech Cement amongst India’s 30 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing – 2021
UltraTech deploys floating solar panels to boost renewable energy usage
2024
Mar
7
UltraTech deploys floating solar panels to boost renewable energy usage
UltraTech deploys floating solar panels to boost renewable energy usage
International Day of Forests: UltraTech fosters sustainable forest management through Miyawaki plantations
2024
Mar
21
International Day of Forests: UltraTech fosters sustainable forest management through Miyawaki plantations
International Day of Forests: UltraTech fosters sustainable forest management through Miyawaki plantations
Building a Sustainable Future: UltraTech’s Approach to Water Management
2024
Mar
22
Building a Sustainable Future: UltraTech’s Approach to Water Management
Building a Sustainable Future: UltraTech’s Approach to Water Management
UltraTech commissions 2 new units to surpass groundbreaking 150 mtpa capacity
2024
Apr
2
UltraTech commissions 2 new units to surpass groundbreaking 150 mtpa capacity
UltraTech commissions 2 new units to surpass groundbreaking 150 mtpa capacity
UltraTech wins 4 metals at EMVIES 2024
2024
Apr
15
UltraTech wins 4 metals at EMVIES 2024
UltraTech continued its winning streak at The Advertising Club’s EMVIES 2024 as it bagged four trophies across categories at the event. With the two silver and two bronze metals at the EMVIES, UltraTech takes its tally of marketing awards for FY24 to 34.