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The use of ready mix concrete in the construction industry is set to increase to 40-50 per cent from 20-25 per cent in next 10 years with the strong growth in the sector led by infrastructure, real estate and industrial projects.
Over the next decade, technologies such as self-healing concrete, 3D printing and ultra-high-performance materials will move from the pilot stage to mainstream, redefining strength, efficiency and durability standards.
Dr Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation, said though concrete stands at the core of modern infrastructure, it remains one of the least understood materials and this gap must be addressed for the benefit of all end users.
Given the sector’s substantial contribution to GDP, employment and national development, strengthening collaboration across the value chain is imperative, he said at the World of Concrete India 2025 organised by Informa Markets in India in Mumbai.
The global concrete industry, valued at over $100 billion in India alone—more than 3 per cent of the nation’s $3 trillion economy, continues to expand rapidly.
Amar Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, 1 Lattice, said the global shift toward sustainability is driving a new era in the concrete industry, led by advancements in carbon capture, utilisation and storage, circular economy practices and government-led green procurement mandates.
This apart, the latest technology, including AI-driven mixing, embedded sensors, digital twins and automation are improving quality control, reducing human error and ensuring early detection of structural issues enhancing longevity and safety, he said.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets, said the construction sector in India, valued at over $1.2 trillion in 2025, is projected to reach $2.13 trillion by 2030, growing at a robust CAGR of 12 per cent.
With the cement industry accounting for nearly 6 per cent of India’s emissions, the transition towards eco-friendly solutions has become critical, he said.
According to an EY report, the Indian green cement market, currently valued at $2.31 billion, is expected to grow to $3.28 billion by 2029, highlighting the scale of this shift, he said.
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Published on October 9, 2025
