Cement production also was under the control of the Government.
Cement production reached a new high of almost 1,500,000 tons.
Cement production in 2005: ranked 42 out of 94 countries.
Because cement production has become so efficient, the new plant will need only 15 more workers than the existing one.
With the acquisition, the company expected its annual cement production to increase to 97 million tons.
It became a Fortune 500 company with many interests but remains focused on cement production.
Cement production is one of the most energy intensive manufacturing processes in the world.
As a result, it contributes around 8%-9% of India's total cement production.
Cement production reached 65 million tons in 2009, exporting to 40 countries.
Cement production peaked in 1973 when it produced 1,082,677 tons.