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Sanghi Industries Limited, a major player in India’s cement sector, operates under Ambuja Cements Limited and the diversified Adani Group. The company owns one of the largest single-location cement plants in India. This fully integrated complex has its own vessels to meet market demands and captive amenities.Large limestone reserves owned by the company allow it to create high-quality cement at a low manufacturing cost.

The market capitalisation of Sanghi Industries stood at nearly ₹2,960 crore as of February 27, 2024. Sanghi Industries share price has gained more than 168% in the last three years.

Business operations

The company’s Sanghipuram Unit, located in Kutch, Gujarat, is a fully automated and ultra-modern cement plant. It comprises a 6.6 MMTPA capacity clinker plant, a 6.1 MMTPA capacity cement plant, along with power plants with a total capacity of 143 MW. In addition to this, the company has bulk cement terminals at Navlakhi (Gujarat) and Kochi (Kerala).

When it comes to mining, Sanghi Industries owns one of India’s largest limestone reserves, with total reserves of 1 billion MT of marine limestone. These reserves are notable for their high mineral grade limestone, which has a purity level of above 90%, and for their environmentally benign surface mining method. A 3-km conveyor belt facilitates the movement of raw materials from the mines to the plant, minimising dusting and conserving fuel resources.

In manufacturing, the company’s manufacturing operations are entirely automated to maximise efficiency. The plant lowers its energy use by utilising multifuel technology. It houses one of the largest variable frequency drives (VFD) rotary kilns in India, enabling precise control and operation. To ensure low alkali content which is essential for preventing cracks in building materials, an alkali bypass system is also in place. A waste heat recovery system is incorporated to ensure eco-friendly production methods.

Sanghi Industries employs several crucial components to uphold quality requirements during production. Stackers and reclaimers are used to ensure uniform homogenisation of each raw material. Limestone is micro-analysed using a cross belt analyser, which allows for quality evaluation.

The company uses multi-modal transportation methods in distribution to guarantee effective supply chain management and timely delivery of materials to both domestic and international markets. With more than 1,500 dealers, Sanghi Industries’ distribution network offers extensive coverage.

Products

Sanghi Industries offers three types of cement to cater to various construction needs—Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement and Portland Slag Cement.

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC53 & OPC43)

OPC is frequently used in the construction of high-rise structures, dams, bridges, flyovers, pavements and commercial and industrial complexes. It is ideal for general construction uses. It can also be used to make mortars and grouts.

Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

Suitable for challenging building environments, PPC is the material of choice for plastering, masonry mortars and RCC work in residential construction. It is used in large-scale building projects such hydraulic structures, sewage pipelines, dams, dykes and maritime projects.

Portland Slag Cement (PSC)

This is a versatile material that can be used in a variety of concrete applications. PSC can be mixed with cement or used alone. Examples of PSC applications include flyovers, roads, pavements, pile foundations, mass concrete works like dams and marine constructions.

Financial Highlights

– In FY23, Sanghi Industries’ total revenue stood at ₹947.81 crore, compared to ₹1,140.52 crore in FY22. – The company reported a loss of ₹325.1 crore in FY23, compared to a net profit of ₹40.49 crore in FY22. – It reported an operating loss of ₹232.32 core in FY23, compared an operating profit of ₹120.92 crore in FY22. – In FY23, its earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹(-12.88) as against ₹1.62 in FY22.