Er. G. H. Basavaraj, Managing Director, Chetana Engineering Services, Bangalore.

Reasons to look outside cement and steel in construction applications
India is the second-largest producer of cement and steel in the world. Production is driven by increasing demand in sectors such as housing, commercial, industrial construction and urban infrastructure development. According to the Indian Steel Association analysis report 2018, nearly 62% of the steel produced is used in the construction sector. In 2018, cement production capacity reached 502 Mt per year and is expected to grow rapidly to reach 550-600 Mt per year by 2025.This is a premium article available exclusively for our subscribers.
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