Brazil: Votorantim Cimentos has reported that it ended the third quarter of 2025 with double-digit growth in net revenue and operating results. It said that this was driven by higher sales volumes and positive pricing dynamics, supported by geographic and product diversification. The company posted a global net revenue of US$1.64bn in the third quarter of 2025, a 15% rise compared to the same period of 2024. The company said that the result reflects ‘positive dynamics in both sales volumes and prices.’ The company’s cement sales for the quarter came to 10.6Mt, a 6% year-on-year rise. Votorantim Cimentos’ adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the third quarter was US$450m, up by 10% year-on-year in local currency terms. The quarter saw a net profit of US$182m a 3% year-on-year rise.

In Brazil, Votorantim Cimentos’ net revenue in the third quarter of 2025 was US$750m, a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Its adjusted EBITDA for the country was US$175m, up by 9% year-on-year.

Egypt: Cementir Group has launched two reduced-CO₂ white cement products produced at its Egyptian subsidiary Sinai White Cement across the Middle East and Africa. The D-Carb® range comprises a limestone Portland cement (matching CEM II/A-LL 52.5N requirements according to EN197-1) with around 10% less clinker than the company’s well-known Aalborg White® CEM I 52.5R product, and a CEM II/B-LL 42.5N product that has 20% less clinker than Aalborg White.

“In 2024 and early 2025, we progressively introduced D-Carb products across Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, where we have received positive feedback from diverse industry segments,” said Michele Di Marino, Chief Sales, Marketing and Commercial Development Officer of Cementir Group. “Today, extending this portfolio to the Middle East and Africa with two tailored variants represents an important milestone in Cementir’s journey toward net-zero emissions by 2050.”

India: The Adani Group has announced plans to invest US$1.13bn in Andhra Pradesh over the coming decade, including on developments in cement, data centres, energy and advanced manufacturing. The announcement was made by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani at the Andhra Pradesh Investor Summit, where he announced plans for the Vizag Tech Park, a major data centre investment alongside Google.

"We see Andhra Pradesh not as a destination for investment, but as a launchpad for India's next decade of transformation,” said Adani. “The flagship of our commitment is the Vizag Tech Park. This is not just another tech park, it is the foundation of India's digital sovereignty. We are building one of the world's largest hyperscale data-centre ecosystems, in partnership with Google, and powered by green energy.”

Malaysia: Hume Cement’s net profit increased to US$290,000 in its first financial quarter, which ended on 30 September 2025. Revenue for the quarter went up slightly from US$68.5m a year earlier to US$70.2m. The company reported that this was due to higher cement sales volumes.

The company stated that “The Malaysian construction sector is anticipated to maintain steady growth, supported by ongoing infrastructure development. In line with this outlook, the group continues to prioritise operational excellence and efficiency to strengthen its competitive position in the market.”