ABOUT DALMIA CEMENT

We have cement plants in southern states of Tamil Nadu (Dalmiapuram & Ariyalur) and Andhra Pradesh (Kadapa), with a capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum. A leader in cement manufacturing since 1939, DCBL is a multi spectrum Cement player with double digit market share and a pioneer in super specialty cements used for Oil wells, Railway sleepers and Air strips. We also hold a stake of 45.4 % in OCL India Ltd., a major cement Player in the Eastern Region, and now control a cement capacity of 14.3 million tonnes & has a strong presence in Southern & Eastern Regions of the Country. What makes us unique is our constant ability to innovate. On the key efficiency parameters, we rank right up there with the best in the industry. We have set up over 53 windmills in Muppandal (Tamil Nadu) to generate inexpensive and eco-friendly captive power for our plant. This power is wheeled through the State utility transporter for consumption at the plant. With the plant located close to its source of raw materials, we keep our freight and transport costs low, giving it an edge over competition. Over 65 per cent of the cement consumption in India is catered to by the retail segment where branding and distribution are the critical drivers for leadership. And it is in this that we enjoy an edge over our competitors. We are the only single unit cement manufacturer to successfully market our brands in core markets at prices on par with those of large consolidated/national players. In our focus area of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which are among the fastest growing in cement consumption, we enjoy a significant market share today. Our brands enjoy a very high recall among consumers and influencers while our relationships with our dealers are very strong. In fact, in some cases these relationships go back three generations. Our USP is innovation, which has given us a leadership position in niche but fast-growing market segments.

HISTORY
Founded in 1935 by Jaidayal Dalmia; the cement division of DCBL was established in 1939 and enjoys a heritage of 70 years of expertise and experience. We are headquartered in New Delhi with cement, sugar, travel agency, magnesite, refractory and electronic operations spread across the country. The Dalmia Group had established four cement plants in pre-independence years, two of which were affected by the partition and Independence. The two remaining plants operate as Dalmia Cement and we have also made strategic investment in Orissa Cements Limited(OCL). Managed by a professional team, we have sustained the path to innovation and growth for seven decades. Early on in our history we learnt that a strong business is an amalgamation of strong relationships. The key to establishing such relationships is to learn from each other, to enjoy a spirit of camaraderie, and to recognize and identify with their needs of the people we work with. Today with their rich experience we have been able to broaden our horizons to include a holistic approach to the best practices in the industry. DCBL prides itself on having been at the forefront of pioneering and introducing many new technologies, which exist today, which are followed by others in the industry. DCBL has been and continues to be an industry leader in the niche market segments. This timeline highlights some of the significant moments that took place over the years and shows how our business has evolved.

ESSANCE
The year 1939 saw the establishment of one of Indias first cement plants with an installed capacity of 250 tonne cement per day-we as DCBL had just arrived. The plant today has grown by manifolds in terms of capacity. We as a group too have expanded both in terms of vision as well as business interests ranging from harnessing of the bounty of iron-ore and magnesite in the country, Travel and export activities. These diversifications were an effort to build and contribute to the development of basic industrial materials. The year 1993 saw us foraying into the Sugar business with an installed capacity of 2500 TCD. Today alongwith the Cement business, Sugar business is one of the key growth engines of DCBL. Apart from establishing our footprints across various business segments we have also kept up our pace of excellence. In 1993, DCBL became the first company in South India to obtain ISO 9002 certification and second in the country among the Indian Cement Plants. In 2004, we became an ISO 14001 Certified company. Our efforts in sustaining growth with responsibility have merited us many notable awards for Energy Conservation & Efficiency, Safety, Health & Environment issues from the Government and other reputed agencies. Today, we stand as one of the most profitable players in the industry, with sustainable high margins and strong financials backing our efforts. Our vision which balanced the changing needs with our corporate imperatives, our organization has grown over the years taking us to new heights and building onto our strengths. Today we stand on a strong foundation of high organizational values and business ethics through which we have cemented our growth. Our business has year on year moved up the value chain with a consistent record of making profits and paying dividends, making the company financially strong and stable. With a total income of over Rs 2194 crores DCBL has business interests in two major segments, Cement and Sugar. Our objective is to grow further and be among the top manufacturing industries today. In this course, our cement business has grown with an increased production capacity from 1.5 million tonnes [MT] in the past to the current installed capacity of 9 MT. Also our sugar business since its commencement in 1994, has grown to have three Integrated Sugar Mills in the State of Uttar Pradesh with total installed capacity of 22,500 tonnes of cane crush per day leading to sugar manufacturing of about 300,000 MT per annum, distillery capacity of 80 KL per day & cogeneration facility. With the launch and commencement of its two Greenfield projects in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu with a total 5MN tonnes capacity, DCBL has expanded its cement footprint in the Southern India. DCBL also holds a stake of 45.4 % in OCL India Ltd., a major cement Player in the Eastern Region. Dalmia Cement now controls a cement capacity of 14.3 million tonnes & has a strong presence in Southern & Eastern Regions of the Country. This parabolic growth in last few years is a testament of our determination to grow into a leadership position. Our aim is to sustain the growth that we have witnessed for the past years as well as forge ahead with the ambitious plan we have envisioned for ourselves with the help of professional Management team under the guidance of the experienced promoters of the Group.

Quality of our products and Innovation is what has made us, unique in the Indian Cement Industry. We have given India several vital projects from dams to critical defense installations and created special cements for special applications with newer and innovative technologies. This spirit of innovation has fuelled the development of specialty cements for special needs, which includes strengthening Airstrips, concretizing Railway Sleepers, cementing Oil Wells, etc. In this journey of success we have always been the benchmark of the latest and best technology with an endurance to achieve noteworthy milestones. The homegrown talent of its people has fueled the commendable growth of the company. DCBL has been and is committed to its people, and considers them to be vital to our success. To this end we focus on creating opportunities for growth and diversity for all our employees. We foster an environment that is supportive of their personal and professional development, so that they may maximise the opportunity to achieve their career goals. Being a value based organization our approach has been based on our guiding principles of mutual respect, dignity, responsibility, ownership, commitment, honesty, initiative, innovation, collaboration, and faith. This strong foundation is what has been leveraged for attracting the best talents in the industry for decades to be part of the success and growth. Looking ahead, the company expects to create leaders at every level, and evolve the company into a high productivity organization based on its strong ethos. We aspire to create an organization that will continue to lead and strive to meet the expectations of its customers, employees and shareholders for generations to come.

PRODUCTS Superoof The roof is another most important aspect of a house or a building. After all, it's that vital part of the house which provides shelter and protection. But in the process of doing so it has to bear the brunt of harsh environmental forces and dangerous air pollutants. Dalmia SUPEROOFTM - Is specially designed to provide extra protection and strength, compared to ordinary cements. It is manufactured with state-of-the-art CVRM technology. This gives the cement an optimal particle size distribution, which in turn, enables denser concrete. The dense concrete guards against cracks and water leaks, ensuring that the roof lasts for generations.

Dalmia 43 Grade Vajram Dalmia 'Vajram' cement gives you the 'cent percent' confidence to build a 'cent percent home'. Buildings are protected from the chemical effects of sulphates, chlorides, etc. as standard flyash is used in the manufacture of Dalmia Vajram. The higher level of Impermeability helps prevent corrosion in rods used in construction.

Dalmia SRPC The Sulphate Resisting Cement of Dalmia is a unique product specially designed to stand the challenges of aggressive environments leading to 100 years of life to the concrete construction. Airstrip Cement Dalmia Airstrip Cement - Is used extensively in cementing airstrips due to its high impact load bearing capacity. A cement so special and unique that it was transported all the way from Dalmiapuram for cementing the defense airstrips by the Indian government in Panjab. Oil Well Cement Dalmia Oil Well Cement - Is the first cement in the country to receive the prestigious American Petroleum Institute (API) certification. Dalmia Cement is the largest supplier of Oil Well Cement in the Country. It is used for cementing the walls of 'on-shore' and 'off-shore' oil wells of reputed companies such as ONGC and Oil India Ltd. This has helped in total import substitution. Made under strict quality control systems, it has remained on the select list of international OWC manufacturing companies that have met the tough API standards. Railway Sleeper Cement

Dalmia Railway Sleeper Cement - Is considered the best cement for railway sleepers. Dalmia Cement is the pioneer to develop this cement in India based on special specifications and requirements evolved by the Railways. It has been used extensively to replace wooden railway sleepers for hi-speed trains. Special applications need special cement. Dalmia Cement recognized this need and that's the reason they developed this exclusive Cement. The Southern Railway is currently using this Cement for its Chennai-Trichy Broad-Gauge conversion project. Rated as the best of its kind, Dalmia Railway Sleeper Cement is supplied to all major railway sleeper manufacturers in India. Awards & Recognition 2004 - Conederation of Indian Industry (Commendation in SHE Performance) LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE AWARD IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 2008-09 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD National council for Ceent and Builidng materials ( National award for second best environmental excellence in plant operation, in Indian cement industries) 2007-08 - Green tech Foundation New Delhi Gold award Best environmental excellence 2005-06 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD National council for Ceent and Builidng materials ( National award for second best environmental excellence in plant operation, in Indian cement industries)

2003-04 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD National council for Ceent and Builidng materials ( National award for second best environmental excellence in plant operation, in Indian cement industries)

2000-01 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD National council for Ceent and Builidng materials ( National award for second best environmental excellence in plant operation, in Indian cement industries)

2004- Obtained ISO 14001 certification from BIS 1993- First obtain ISO 9002 Certification south india and second in india among Indian cement plants