The young leadership to steer Industry engagement and policy advocacy for India’s Cement Sector

New Delhi : Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), the apex body for Cement Manufacturesin India, has electedMr Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement Limited as the new President of CMAat its Annual General Meeting held on December 18, 2025.Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, J K Cement Limited took over as the Vice Presidentof the Association.Mr Jindaltakes over from Mr Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director of Shree CementLimited. CMA Members unanimously endorsed the new President and Vice President, reaffirming their confidence in the Association’s leadership.

Marking a first in CMA’s history, the Association is led by a President and Vice President from the younger generation, whose dynamic outlook and forward-looking ideas are expected to further strengthen CMA and its sustainability agenda.

Mr Parth Jindal is the Managing Director of JSW CementLimited. At CMA, Mr Jindal is the youngest elected President in the Association’s 60years history and is expected to bring in new energy and perspective to address key challenges facingthe Indian Cement Industry.

In his role as President, Mr Jindalwill be responsible for driving CMA's policy agenda with the policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders, with an emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices, energy transition (decarbonisation) and logistics optimisation, to present the collective voice and priorities of the Cement Industry at CMA.Enlarging the CMA membership base would also be a key priority. 

Onhis election, MrParth Jindal, President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), said, “I am delighted to take on the responsibility of President of CMA. The Cement Industry is currently balancing rapid infrastructure growth with sustainability imperatives. My focus will be on deepening collaboration with the policymakers at the Centre and State level,ensuring that the Indian Cement Industry remains globally competitive while staying steadfast in its contribution to India’s longterm development goals.”

Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, J K Cement Limited, is a seasoned business leader with rich experience in the Grey and White Cement Industry. He holds a keen interest in the research of new age building materials.Given his extensive experience in the Sector, Mr Singhania is expected to further advance CMA’s objectives by strengthening industry advocacy and engagement.

Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Vice President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), said,“I am honoured to take on the responsibility of Vice President of the Cement Manufacturers’ Association. The Indian Cement Industry stands at a critical juncturewhere sustainability, innovation and competitiveness must progress in tandem. CMA is aligned with the Government of India’s vision to be Net Zero by 2070. I look forward to working closely with the CMA Member Companiesto advance our policy agenda for action and sustaining our continued partnership for India’s growth and nationbuilding.”

Together, the President and Vice President are expected to provide cohesive and futureoriented leadership to CMA, combining fresh perspectives with strategic clarity. Their collaborative approach is anticipated to augment CMA’s policy advocacy agenda while reinforcing the Cement Sector’s pivotal role in nationbuilding, infrastructure development and India’s journey towards a Viksit Bharat.

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