Ciments Français entered the Indian market in January 2001, through the acquisition of Yerraguntla cement plant, located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh State and with a production capacity of 2.1Mt. This investment was initially made through a 50/50 joint-venture with the KK Birla Group, but subsequently - in May 2006 - Ciments Français acquired the full control of the company.
In January 2002 Zuari Cement took over another company, Sri Vishnu (SVCL), whose 1.2Mt plant is situated in Sitapuram, in the northern part of Andhra Pradesh State, near the capital, Hyderabad, the third consumption centre of the South. Until now, Ciments Français has invested around 200 million euros in India. Our market spreads over almost the whole of South India and represents in excess of 30% of the country's consumption. In the South Ciments Français holds a market share of 3%.
The Group has further strengthened its presence in India with a strong industrial investment plan setting up a second line in Yerraguntla which has begun opertations by March 2010.

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