Intergrity
At Dalmia Bharat, integrity is not a tick box of good compliance. It is the core business driver that shifts the ethical focus from what is allowed to what is right.
About Us
Founded by Late Shri Jaidayal Dalmia in 1939, and headquartered in New Delhi
Published On: 15th August 1947
A legacy that takes pride in nation building
Founded by Late Shri Jai Dayal Dalmia – a pioneer, philanthropist and industrialist – in 1939, Dalmia Bharat Limited is the 4th largest cement company in India with an installed cement manufacturing capacity of 46.6 MnT per annum spread across 15 cement plants in 10 states. With a robust network of approx. 49,300 channel partners, the company presently services more than 23 states.
Over the last decade, Dalmia Bharat has emerged as one of the fastest growing cement companies with its capacity and revenue growth pegged at almost 14% and 17% CAGR respectively. Despite this extraordinary growth, Dalmia Bharat remains one of the lowest total cost producers of cement in India with a proven track record of operational and financial performance.
Dalmia Bharat is a pioneer in the area of sustainability as it is the first cement company to commit to become carbon negative by 2040. The DNA of every employee at Dalmia Bharat is ingrained with its operating philosophy – ‘Clean and Green is Profitable & Sustainable’. The company currently has one of the lowest CO2 footprints amongst all cement companies globally. It has also been ranked No. 1 by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in 2018 for business readiness for the lowest carbon transition.
Dalmia Bharat is India's largest manufacturer of slag cement. Dalmia Bharat is also one of the First Triple Joiners of the Climate Group’s RE100, EV100 and EP100.
In addition to being a trusted brand in each region of its operation, Dalmia Bharat believes in a multi-faceted and inclusive growth, and values each of its employees dearly. The Company invests heavily in research and development – operating three R&D centers as robotic labs equipped with cutting-edge technology. As champions of sustainability, Dalmia Bharat takes pride in being an enabler of growth, green cities and a greener world for tomorrow.
Our Values
Integrity
At Dalmia Bharat, integrity is not a tick box of good compliance. It is the core business driver that shifts the...
Humility
In Dalmia Bharat family, humility incorporates openness, respect, kindness, accountability and the ability...
Trust
& Respect
We at Dalmia Bharat believe Trust & Respect are the essential ingredients which remind us...
Commitment
At Dalmia Bharat, our strong affirmation with commitment drives us to create superior value for all...
Dalmia DNA
In its long history of over 80 years, Dalmia Bharat is built upon the strong foundation of Indian values and culture. The DNA of Dalmia Bharat is built on the cultural ethos of "Bharat" which has six fundamental behaviors - committed, open, bold, fast, collaborative and trusted. This DNA becomes the Dalmia Culture.
We are committed as we believe in the discipline of daily life, ownership in delivery and in caring for others. We are open to new learnings and ideas that change the organization, its people and the world. We are bold in not limiting ourselves and ready to take any tough path necessary. We, at Dalmia Bharat, are fast in making decisions and implementing those. We believe in collaboration as we believe in teamwork and the innovative solutions that arise out of it. We believe in trust and acknowledge and celebrate people and their ideas.
Our Vision
To unleash the potential of everyone we touch.
Our Mission
To be in the top two in all our businesses on the strength of our people and the speed of our innovation.
Landmark Projects
Disclaimer : Dalmia Cement was a major contributor
Salt Lake Stadium
Kolkata
Hirakud Dam
Odisha
Chennai Metro
Chennai
Hollongi Air Strip
Arunachal Pradesh
Dhola Sadhiya Bridge
Connecting Assam to Arunachal Pradesh
Bogibeel Bridge
Assam
Vidhya Sagar Setu
Kolkata
Board Of Directors
Dalmia Bharat Ltd.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd.
Mr. Mahendra Singhi
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mahendra Singhi is the Managing Director and CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a leading Indian cement major and subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited. He has been associated with the group since 2013.
A visionary and an advocate of sustainability, Mr. Singhi has been a driving-force in inculcating positive thinking within Dalmia Cement’s operational DNA. Before this, he headed Shree Cement Ltd. for almost two decades.
With 43 years of rich industry experience in the cement sector, Mr. Singhi serves several organisations and commissions in India and abroad. These include Carbon Pricing Champion; CPLC; World Bank Group; COP 26 Business Leader; United Nations COP-26 Presidency Commissioner; Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) U.K; Director, Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), U.K; Director, World Cement Association (WCA), UK; Chair, Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), India; Member, Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders; World Economic Forum; Co-Chair, TERI Council for Business Sustainability (TERI-CBS), India; Member, Climate Change Council in Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India; Climate Defenders by the BBC World etc.
Mr. Singhi promotes innovative ideas and the effect that happiness and mindfulness can have in a work environment. He is also an evangelist for causes such as climate change and social impact.
Mr. Singhi is a Science & Law Graduate & Chartered Accountant (21st Rank).
Mr. Yadu Hari Dalmia
Chairman & Non-executive Director
Mr. Yadu Hari Dalmia is a Chairman & Non-executive Director at Dalmia Bharat Limited. He is also the Chairperson of CSR and Stakeholder Relationship Committees.
He has been associated with DBL as the member of board since 2015.
With more than 47 years of experience in the cement industry, Mr. Dalmia has served as the President of the Cement Manufacturers Association and is a respected figure in the cement industry. Playing a pioneering role across the organisation, Mr. Dalmia has been associated with Dalmia Bharat’s Cement as well as Sugar businesses in various leadership capacities.
Mr. Dalmia holds a B. Com (Hons.) degree from Delhi University and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Mr. Gautam Dalmia
Managing Director
Mr. Gautam Dalmia is the Managing Director of Dalmia Bharat Limited and Non Executive Director of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) LTD. and is responsible for providing strategic direction and inputs for the upcoming projects of the company. In the past, he has led diverse strategic initiatives successfully and also spearheaded the ESG for the entire Group, particularly pertaining to the ‘Social’ part of it. He continues to drive forward Dalmia Bharat’s eight-decade-long legacy of conscientious corporate citizenship across the country.
Along with the Cement business, he has played an instrumental role in leading the diversification of the Dalmia Bharat Group into the sugar business in 1994 and continues to mentor the brand’s progress in production, productivity, and long-term stakeholder value.
Driven by the sustainability mission of the Group, he is personally responsible for implementing the new Green Growth strategy across businesses and which has propelled Dalmia Bharat’s brand recognition as one of India’s fastest growing success stories.
He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Columbia University.
Mr. Gautam Dalmia
Non Executive Director
Mr. Gautam Dalmia is the Managing Director of Dalmia Bharat Limited and Non Executive Director of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) LTD. and is responsible for providing strategic direction and inputs for the upcoming projects of the company. In the past, he has led diverse strategic initiatives successfully and also spearheaded the ESG for the entire Group, particularly pertaining to the ‘Social’ part of it. He continues to drive forward Dalmia Bharat’s eight-decade-long legacy of conscientious corporate citizenship across the country.
Along with the Cement business, he has played an instrumental role in leading the diversification of the Dalmia Bharat Group into the sugar business in 1994 and continues to mentor the brand’s progress in production, productivity, and long-term stakeholder value.
Driven by the sustainability mission of the Group, he is personally responsible for implementing the new Green Growth strategy across businesses and which has propelled Dalmia Bharat’s brand recognition as one of India’s fastest growing success stories.
He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Columbia University.
Mr. Puneet Yadu Dalmia
Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Puneet Yadu Dalmia is the Managing Director & CEO of Dalmia Bharat Limited. He has been the driving force behind the company’s exponential growth since he took over the reins in 2004 and continues to spearhead Dalmia Bharat’s transformation journey through his vision of nation-building.
Driven by the core philosophy of ‘responsible growth and sustainable development,’ he has led Dalmia Bharat on a path of accelerated growth. Prior to leading Dalmia Bharat, he co-founded JobsAhead.com in 1999, one of the most successful dotcom businesses, which was sold to Monster.com in 2004.
Mr. Dalmia continues to be recognized for his proven leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. He received Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2017 in the manufacturing category and was recently conferred with Best CEO award by Business Today. He is also the Chairman of the Development Council for Cement Industry (DCCI) set up by the Government of India in June 2021.
Mr. Dalmia firmly believes that good business must be a force for good in society. He serves as a Founder and Trustee of Ashoka University and is also a board member of the Central Square Foundation (CSF).
He is a gold-medallist MBA from IIM-Bangalore and holds a B. Tech degree from IIT-Delhi.
Mr. Puneet Yadu Dalmia
Managing Director and CEO
Mr. Puneet Yadu Dalmia is the Managing Director and CEO of Dalmia Bharat Limited. He has been the driving force behind the company’s exponential growth since he took over the reins in 2004 and continues to spearhead Dalmia Bharat’s transformation journey through his vision of nation-building.
Driven by the core philosophy of ‘responsible growth and sustainable development,’ he has led Dalmia Bharat on a path of accelerated growth. Prior to leading Dalmia Bharat, he co-founded JobsAhead.com in 1999, one of the most successful dotcom businesses, which was sold to Monster.com in 2004.
Mr. Dalmia continues to be recognized for his proven leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities. He received Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2017 in the manufacturing category and was recently conferred with Best CEO award by Business Today. He is also the Chairman of the Development Council for Cement Industry (DCCI) set up by the Government of India in June 2021.
Mr. Dalmia firmly believes that good business must be a force for good in society. He serves as a Founder and Trustee of Ashoka University and is also a board member of the Central Square Foundation (CSF).
He is a gold-medallist MBA from IIM-Bangalore and holds a B. Tech degree from IIT-Delhi.
Dr. Niddodi Subrao Rajan
Non - Executive Director
Dr. Niddodi Subrao (NS) Rajan is a Non-Executive Director with Dalmia Bharat Limited and has been associated with the organization since 2019 as a member of the board.
Dr. Rajan brings nearly 40 years of work experience across multiple functions, in India and overseas. He is the former CEO of the IDFC Foundation and the former National President of the NHRD Network. Prior to that, Dr. Rajan was the Group CHRO and member of the Group Executive Council at Tata Sons, and a Global Leader at Ernst & Young (EY). He also served on the boards of Tata Services and Indian Hotels (TAJ) and was a member of ‘Confederation of Indian Industry’ national committees.
Dr. Rajan is a PhD from IIT Delhi, in the area of Leadership, a postgraduate in business management from XLRI, Jamshedpur and an Economics graduate from Loyola College, Chennai. He is also a member of the XLRI Board of Governors.
Mr. Ganesh Jirkuntwar
National Manufacturing Head
Mr. Ganesh W. Jirkuntwar is the National Manufacturing Head for Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited and oversees all aspects of the company's cement plant operations.
He has over 27 years of experience, having worked in various capacities with some of the country’s prominent cement manufacturers including UltraTech, Lafarge, L&T etc. He began his career with Tata Chemicals Ltd and this is his second innings with Dalmia Cement Bharat
Ganesh possesses wide international industrial experience in countries such as Canada, USA, and UK and is well-versed in Lean Management, TPM, Six Sigma and ISO 9000, 14000 & 18000 standards. He holds an Engineering degree in Mining from Nagpur University and an MBA from the Warwick Business School, UK.
Mr. Rajeev Kumar
Company Secretary
Mr. Rajeev Kumar is the Company Secretary for Dalmia Bharat Limited.
Mr. Kumar has over 27 years of experience in dealing with matters related to corporate laws, corporate governance, compliance and corporate management. He has worked with renowned corporate houses in India including DLF Limited, GMR, Jubilant Life Science, etc. Before joining Dalmia Bharat Limited, he was the Company Secretary of Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited.
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Mr. Kumar has been a member of various Committees/Expert Advisory Groups of the ICSI.
Mr. Rajiv Bansal
President & Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
Mr. Rajiv Bansal is President & Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) at Dalmia Bharat Limited and leads the Strategy and Transformation for the company.
As part of the senior leadership team, Rajiv is responsible for strengthening existing Dalmia Bharat mandates as well as formulating newer initiatives that align with the company’s long-term goals and vision.
He has over 26 years of rich global experience across multiple industries such as IT services Internet start-ups, Power Generation, and Telecom.
Before joining Dalmia Bharat, he served as the CFO of DXC Technology, one of the largest global IT services companies. Prior to DXC, he was CFO of Ola (ANI Technologies). Rajiv has also spent 16 years at Infosys, India’s second-largest IT company, as Global CFO and as an advisor to the CEO and board.
Rajiv has been conferred with the Best CFO award from Asia Money and Institutional Investors multiple times. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Cost Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from Calcutta University.
Mr. Rajiv Choubey
Group General Counsel
Mr. Rajiv Choubey is the Group General Counsel with Dalmia Bharat Limited.
He brings with him over 25 years of experience spanning the manufacturing and Information Technology industries. Earlier, he has been associated with ACC Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, HCL Infosystems Limited, and others. He comes with an extensive knowledge of Corporate laws, Competition Laws, Commercial & Industrial Laws, M&A, and GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance).
Mr. Choubey is an acclaimed speaker and author of varied contemporary legal and industry-specific issues. He has been a part of various delegations constituted by professional bodies like the Indian Business Law Journal (IBLJ), Indian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA), Indian National Bar Association (INBA) and others.
Mr. Choubey is an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; Indian Law Institute and Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi and the Institute of Company Secretaries (ICSI).
Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee
Independent Director
Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee is an Independent Director with Dalmia Bharat Limited. She has been associated with the company since 2023.
A seasoned bureaucrat with over three decades of experience in Indian Revenue Services, she holds valuable insights into the socio-economic fabric of our nation. As a social anthropologist, she strives to bridge the urban-rural gap in India.
During her tenure as Director of Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, she launched a pioneering sustainability project that uplifted struggling folk artists below the poverty line. She aims to shape the character and development of urban youth—our future leaders—by linking them with rural India and corporate culture.
Ms. Mookerjee is a topper of the 1986 batch of the Indian Revenue Service.
She pursued B.Sc in Botany and M.Sc & M. Phil in Social Anthropology.
Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee
Independent Director
Mrs. Anuradha Mookerjee is an Independent Director with Dalmia Bharat Limited. She has been associated with the company since 2023.
A seasoned bureaucrat with over three decades of experience in Indian Revenue Services, she holds valuable insights into the socio-economic fabric of our nation. As a social anthropologist, she strives to bridge the urban-rural gap in India.
During her tenure as Director of Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, she launched a pioneering sustainability project that uplifted struggling folk artists below the poverty line. She aims to shape the character and development of urban youth—our future leaders—by linking them with rural India and corporate culture.
Ms. Mookerjee is a topper of the 1986 batch of the Indian Revenue Service.
She pursued B.Sc in Botany and M.Sc & M. Phil in Social Anthropology.
Mr. Anuj Gulati
Independent Director
Mr. Anuj Gulati is an Independent Director with Dalmia Bharat Limited. He has been associated with the organization since 2023.
He has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry and currently serves as the CEO of Care Health Insurance Ltd (formerly known as Religare Health Insurance Company Limited). He is also a member of the General Insurance Council (GIC).
Before assuming his role at Care Health, he held the position of Director - Service and Business Development at ICICI Lombard General Insurance. In this capacity, he was responsible for a wide spectrum of functions, which included Product Development, Pricing, Underwriting, Claims, Operations, Technology, Administration, Marketing, and Corporate Communications. Additionally, he was also responsible for the online and rural subsidiaries.
Mr. Gulati holds a chemical engineering degree from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Bangalore.
Mrs. Sudha Pillai
Independent Director
Mrs. Sudha Pillai is an Independent Director with Dalmia Bharat Limited and has been associated with the organization since 2018.
Mrs. Pillai joined the IAS in 1972 with Second Rank (all India). She retired as the Member Secretary, Planning Commission. She has served as Secretary, Kerala Finance Corporation; Under Secretary, Department of Supply, Government of India; Joint Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and also Joint Secretary, Department of Company Affairs.
Mrs. Pillai has also served as the Member Secretary of Planning Commission (India) in the rank of Minister of State and was an ex-officio member of the National Highway Authority of India, Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Limited and Member of Central Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India & Member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Mrs. Pillai holds a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature securing First Rank and Gold Medal and a Master's degree in Psychology, also securing First Rank and another Gold Medal from Punjab University. She also has a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA.
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan
Independent Director
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan is Independent Director on the Board of Directors of Dalmia Bharat Limited since 2024.
With over 29 years of unparalleled legal expertise in Corporate M&A and Private Equity, Mr. Khaitan has spearheaded numerous high-profile and intricate transactions in India, earning acclaim along the way. He also serves as the Managing Partner of Khaitan & Co and heads its Corporate / M&A practices.
Mr. Khaitan is a member of the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) committee for the Digital Competition Act, a member of the SEBI Committee on Fair Market Conduct, and a member of Industry Standard Form (FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM). He has been recognized as the Dealmaker of the Year at the 2019 Asian Legal Business India Law Awards, among his numerous accolades.
Mr. Khaitan is a Law graduate from South Kolkata Law College.
Leadership Team
Dalmia Bharat Ltd.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd.
Mr. Ghyanendra Nath Bajpai
Chairman & Independent Director
Mr. G.N. Bajpai is an Independent Director with Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited and has been associated with the company since 2011.
Prior to joining Dalmia Bharat, he served as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Mr. Bajpai is credited with streamlining the securities market during his tenure with the SEBI. Under his stewardship, SEBI improved its procedures for enforcing compliance to ensure market integrity and protection of interest of the shareholder community. He had been instrumental in developing the derivatives market in equities, which has grown ever since.
Mr. Bajpai has been the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Task Force of the International Organization of Securities Commission, Insurance Institute of India and has served on the Governing Board of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow and the National Insurance Academy.
He has also authored several books and is a distinguished leader in India’s business circles with multiple awards for his contribution to organizations.
Mr. Paul Heinz Hugentobler
Independent Director
Mr. Paul Heinz Hugentobler is an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of the Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited and he has been associated with the organization since 2014.
He has previously served as the CEO of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. From January 2002 until his retirement in February 2014, he served as a member of the Holcim Executive Committee responsible for South Asia and South-East Asia.
Mr. Heinz holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the ETH and a degree in Economic science from the University of St. Gallen.
Mr. Sameer Nagpal
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Sameer Nagpal is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited and spearheads the Sales, Manufacturing, IT, and Brand.
With a career spanning more than 24 years and a diverse background in industries such as air-conditioning, security, and paints, Mr. Nagpal brings a wealth of experience to the table. Recognized as a skilled strategist and leader in business growth, he has demonstrated his ability to launch, revitalize, and expand consumer and business-to-business ventures. Mr. Nagpal was also the former CEO of Dalmia Refractories Limited.
Mr. Nagpal has been associated with various industry forums such as Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), IMA’s CEO Forum, Indian Green Building Council and CII’s Chemicals Committee.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from Delhi Technology University and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from IIM, Calcutta.
Mr. Venkatesan Thyagarajan
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Venkatesan Thyagarajan is a Non-Executive Director with Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited. He has been associated with us since 2010 and brings 36 years of rich experience with him.
He started his career with Thiru Arooran Sugars Limited in the finance and accounts department and has since worked with reputed companies such as Eicher Tractors Limited, Triveni Engineering Limited, Sterlite Group and the Aditya Birla group.
He holds a degree in B.A. (Economics) and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Mr. Dharmender Tuteja
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Dharmender Tuteja is Chief Financial Officer for Dalmia Bharat Limited and Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited. Mr. Tuteja has been working with the Dalmia Bharat since 2011 and has held leadership positions in Finance and Commercial functions.
Before joining Dalmia Bharat, he was the CFO of the Indian subsidiary of KHD Humboldt Wedag (a Cement Technology and Equipment Provider) for five years. Prior to that, he worked in Samtel Group, KRIBHCO and SAIL. He has a total work experience of 34 years in Finance, Commercial and Business Management roles.
He is a member of the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University.
Mr. Udaiy Khanna
Head - Human Resources
Udaiy Khanna is the Executive Director & Human Resources Head at Dalmia Bharat Limited. Udaiy joined the company in 2022 and is responsible for steering the domain’s digitization and transformation functions in alignment with the organizational agenda that makes Dalmia Bharat Limited an exceptional place to work in.
Equipped with multifaceted capabilities in building a culture of people-first, uncompromising integrity, and meritocracy, Udaiy is highly skilled in HR interventions, people programs, revamping policies and procedures, performance management, and succession planning in a complex matrixed environment.
Udaiy is an industry veteran with a proven record of accomplishment that spans over three decades with an extensive experience in benchmarking success across Fortune 500 companies and diverse verticals. These include Samsung, Walmart, Genpact, General Electric and METRO Cash & Carry India.
An alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur, Udaiy holds a Post Graduate Degree in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Human Resources.
Mr. K. C. Birla
Head – Growth & Expansion
Mr. Kailash Chand Birla is the Head – Growth and Expansion for Dalmia Bharat Limited. He leads the company’s expansion and growth strategy including land acquisitions, technology & innovation, equipment purchasing and execution of greenfield and brownfield projects.
With over 37 years of experience in the cement industry, Mr. Birla brings with him valuable sectoral expertise that has enabled him to steer forward the organisation’s key strategic, business and sustainability objectives. Prior to joining Dalmia Bharat Ltd, Mr. Birla was CFO, Ultratech Cement.
Mr. Birla is a certified CA from the 1985 batch.
Mr. Hakimuddin Ali
Business Head - Murli
Hakimuddin Ali is an Executive Director at Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL). In his current capacity, Mr. Ali is responsible for the revival and expansion of the company’s business in West India. He has played a critical role for the company in the revival of the Murli Cement plant in Maharashtra.
With a demonstrated history of working in the Cement, Steel, Building Products and Minerals & Mines Domains, Mr. Ali brings with him strong functional skills in strategy, marketing, operations improvement, human resources, channel management and logistics.
Before joining DCBL, Mr. Ali worked with Imerys India for 11 years in various capacities – Chairman, MD, Director, Strategy & BD at Africa, India and the Middle East. Prior to this, he worked at Tata Steel and Tata Bluescope Steel for almost two decades in various capacities.
Mr. Ali is a member of the CII Western Region Council and Chairman for CII WR Infrastructure Panel, Maharashtra. He is also the Ex-Chairman of Indian Refractories Manufacturing Association (IRMA) and Ex-Chairman, CII, Vidarbha Zonal Council.
Mr. Ali is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT Raipur with an Executive MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France.
Mr. Navin Tewari
Chief Marketing Officer
Navin Tewari is the Chief Marketing Officer at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., where he leads the Sales, Marketing, and Logistics divisions. With a focus on strengthening brand equity and driving sustainable growth, Navin is recognized for his strategic vision, expertise in business design, and ability to foster market development. Navin is widely admired for his ability to inspire teams, build impactful brands, and drive sustainable value, earning a reputation as both an innovative leader and a lifelong learner.
Prior to joining Dalmia Bharat, Navin founded 20.95 Ventures, a pioneering initiative to address gaps in value chain welfare and corporate inclusivity. Through its platform HUMBEE, it provides social security benefits to underserved value chain participants like retailers and distributors while helping corporates channel welfare initiatives effectively.
Previously, as Managing Director and CEO of Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd., Navin led an 80% revenue growth, global expansion, and new product launches. At UltraTech Cement, he increased market share in the North Zone and launched the “UltraTech ke Shilpkar” initiative, engaging over 7 million masons. His earlier roles in Financial Services at Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund further solidified his expertise in brand building and distribution.
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Navin has further enhanced his leadership skills through global programs at INSEAD, France, and Stanford University, USA. His career exemplifies purpose-driven leadership, innovation and sustainable growth.
Key Milestones
1939
Dalmia Bharat commences its operation with the installation of 250 TPD cement capacity by a semi-dry process at Dalmiapuram plant, Tamil Nadu
1949
The company expands its capacity and installs a 500 TPD wet kiln process, using machinery imported from Denmark
1950
Late Shri Jaidayal Dalmia sets up a new cement plant at Rajgangpur, Odisha under then OCL Ltd, specializing in manufacturing super-grade cement to build the Hirakud Dam at the request of the then state government
1973
The company develops broad gauge mono-block concrete sleepers for the Railways
1984
The company innovates and manufactures Oil Well Cement (OWC).
1993
The company becomes IS/ISO 9002 certified.
2004
The company sets up its first ever 27 MW Captive Power Plant at Dalmiapuram, Tamil Nadu.
2006
The company increases its cement capacity through brownfield expansion at Dalmiapuram, Tamil Nadu
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 3.5
2009
The company expands it cement capacity with commissioning of greenfield plant at Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 6.5
2010
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The company expands its cement capacity with commissioning of greenfield plant at Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
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Mauritius-based private equity firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. “KKR”, acquires ~15% stake in Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd. for a period of 5 years
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 9
2013
The company expands into North-East India with the acquisition of Calcom Cement India Limited and Adhunik Cements Limited
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 11.8
2015
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The company acquired 74.6% stake in OCL India Limited with a capacity of 6.7 MnTPA which includes Rajgangpur, Kapilas and Bengal Cement Works
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The company commissions green field plant at Belgaum, Karnataka to serve new markets of Maharashtra and North Karnataka
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The company acquires Jaypee Plant in Bokaro (Joint venture with SAIL) to further strengthen Eastern Operations
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 24
2016
The company announces the amalgamation of the company and its subsidiaries.
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 25
2017
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The company launches its premium product Dalmia DSP in Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand to enhance its presence in the eastern market.
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The company becomes the first company globally to commit to EP100 and RE100
2019
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Dalmia Barat completes intensive corporate restructuring to become a single listed entity
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The company acquires Kalyanpur Cement Limited (also known as Dalmia DSP Ltd) and Murli Industries (now known as Chandrapur Cement Works) through the first-ever IBC process
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The company commissions Kalyanpur Cement Works - the first integrated cement unit of Bihar
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Dalmia Cement expands its cement capacity with commissioning of greenfield project at Guwahati, Assam.
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 26.5
2020
The company unveils a new brand identity and positioning ‘Future Today’ which recognizes its technological innovation in manufacturing cement and its pioneering efforts in building the nation.
2021
The company commissions Line 2 at Bengal Cement Works with the capacity 2.3 MnT
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 30.75
2022
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The company commissions integrated capacity of 2.9 MnT at Chandrapur Cement Works (erstwhile Murli Industries Limited) in Maharashtra
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The company commences commercial production at Line 2 of Kapilas Cement Works with the capacity 2.25 MnT
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The company becomes one of the first companies in India to commit to EV100 and First Triple Joiner Globally of RE 100, EP 100 and EV 100
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 35.9
2023
Dalmia undertook debottlenecking across its East and North-East plants, thereby increasing the cement capacity by 2.7 MTPA.
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Cement Capacity (MnT) : 38.6
2024
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Added 6 MnT capacity through Line 2 of Jharkhand Cement Works (2.5 MnT), Bengal Cement Works (0.6 MnT) and at Belgaum Cement (0.9 MnT). Commissioning of a new Grinding Unit Meenakshi Cement Works at Tamil Nadu with 2 MnT
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Made a tectonic shift in its brand focus with its new campaign “RCF Strong. Toh Ghar Strong.” Also onboard Ranveer Singh as their Brand Ambassador for the campaign.
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Cement Capacity : 44.6 MnT
Present
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Boosts Capacity With New Cement Mill Of 1 MnT each at its Ariyalur plant, Tamil Nadu and Kadapa plant, Andhra Pradesh
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Cement capacity(MnT): 46.6
Awards and Accolades
ISCM Supply chain rankings of the “2nd India Supply Chain Leaders Senate 2024
CII Performance Excellence Awards 2023
CII ITC Sustainability Awards 2022
CII SCALE Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence Awards
DCBL wins Climate Action Programme CAP 2.0 Award
Apex India Green Leaf Award 2021 for Sustainability “Platinum Award”
Management Competitions: 1st prize in solid waste management competitions
Outstanding company in Green and Sustainable Cement
Environment Protection under Corporate Category
Moving towards a Circular Economy through Innovative 3R Approaches
Highest rating in Manufacturing Sector in the East region
Winner in large enterprise category
Noteworthy Water Efficient unit in category 'Within the Fence'
For promoting Green Blended Cement and Green Binders for the construction of Key Accounts National Highway Projects
Oriented for Energy, Mining and Heavy Manufacturing Sector
ESG Champion for Green Fuel and Net Zero Commitments
Platinum Award for Occupational Health and Safety
Towards Sustainability in Captive Power Plant operations
Third Fastest Growing Cement Company in Large category
Certificate of Appreciation in Smart Operations category
Humility
In Dalmia Bharat family, humility incorporates openness, respect, kindness, accountability and the ability to maintain open as well as constructive communication with all stakeholders.
Trust & Respect
We at Dalmia Bharat believe Trust & Respect are the essential ingredients which remind us of our unique worth and help us multiply and leverage our combined strengths to drive superior performance and an engaged workplace culture.
Commitment
At Dalmia Bharat, our strong affirmation with commitment drives us to create superior value for all the stakeholders by constantly strengthening our business pillars of Growth, Profitability, Sustainability and Reputation.
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What Is RCF?
RCF stands for Roof, Column, and Foundation and is the core structural system of any building, responsible for overall stability and load-bearing capacity. Therefore, RCF Strong. Toh Ghar Strong.
