New Delhi : Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), the apex body for Cement Manufacturesin India, has elected Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement Limited, as the new President of at its Annual General Meeting held on December 18, 2025. Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, J K Cement Limited, has been elected as the Vice Presidentof the Association.
Jindal takes over the charge of office from Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director of Shree Cement Ltd.
At CMA, Mr Jindal is the youngest elected President in the Association’s 60years history and is expected to bring in new energy and perspective to address key challenges facingthe Indian cement industry.
In his role as President, Jindalwill be responsible for driving CMA’s policy agenda with the policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders, with an emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices, energy transition (decarbonisation) and logistics optimisation, to present the collective voice and priorities of the cement industry at CMA.
On his election, the new President Parth Jindal said, “I am delighted to take on the responsibility of President of CMA. The Cement Industry is currently balancing rapid infrastructure growth with sustainability imperatives. My focus will be on deepening collaboration with the policymakers at the Centre and State level,ensuring that the Indian Cement Industry remains globally competitive while staying steadfast in its contribution to India’s longterm development goals.”
Dr Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, J K Cement Ltd, is a seasoned business leader with rich experience in the Grey and White Cement Industry. He holds a keen interest in the research of new age building materials.
Dr Raghavpat Singhania said,“The Indian Cement Industry stands at a critical juncture where sustainability, innovation and competitiveness must progress in tandem. CMA is aligned with the Government of India’s vision to be Net Zero by 2070. I look forward to working closely with the CMA Member Companies to advance our policy agenda for action and sustaining our continued partnership for India’s growth and nationbuilding.”
