Cement to grow 9%: Scindia

Cement to grow 9%: Scindia
The Economic Times, July 30, 2009, Page 11

NEW DELHI: The country’s cement industry is likely to grow about 9% during the current financial year on account of the government’s emphasis on infrastructure development. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister of state for commerce and industry Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, “With thrust being given by the government for development of infrastructure, housing and rural connectivity, the cement industry is likely to witness growth of around 9% during the year 2009-10.”