Lafarge India is a subsidiary of the French Building Materials major Lafarge. Lafarge is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in all of its businesses: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. Lafarge entered the Indian market in 1999, with the acquisition of the cement business of Tata Steel. This acquisition was followed by the purchase of the Raymond Cement facility in 2001.
Lafarge currently has four cement plants in India: two integrated plants in the state of Chhattisgarh , one grinding station each in Jharkhand & West Bengal. Total cement production capacity of Lafarge in the Indian market currently stands at around 6.5 million tons. Lafarge India produces different types cements like Portland Slag Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement. Lafarge Cement is famous all over the world for its premium quality and has been used to build many landmark buildings,structures globally. The company is a leading cement player in Eastern India. It¿s brands Lafarge Cement and Lafarge Concreto Cement enjoy high brand equity here and are amongst the highest priced brands. Lafarge is committed to the Indian market and has firm plans to expand its capacity in India.
Lafarge cement is available through a large dealer network, throughout eastern India- in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Orissa and North-East States. Lafarge Cement is also available in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (Vidarbha region), Part of Uttar pradesh , Andhra Pradesh & National Capital Region.
Total cement production capacity of Lafarge in the Indian market currently stands at around 6.5 million tons. Lafarge India produces different types cements like Portland Slag Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement.