South-based cement manufacturer The Ramco Cements on Tuesday launched ‘Hard Worker’ brand of construction chemical products, eyeing ₹2,000 crore revenue in the segment over the next 4 to 5 years.
The Chennai-based entity, part of Ramco Group, has been selling tile adhesives under the ‘Ramco’ brand since 2001, Under the Hard Worker brand, the company has now expanded its offerings to 20 specialised products, including tile adhesives, waterproofing solutions, bonding agents, and repair mortars with plans to add another 20 products. “The revenue from the Construction Chemicals division of Ramco Cement was Rs 210 Crores in FY25, with a goal to scale this to Rs 2,000 Crores in the next 4 to 5 years,” said AV Dharmakrishnan, CEO, The Ramco Cements.
Expanding presence in a high-growth market
The Indian construction chemicals market is on a fast growth trajectory, projected to reach Rs 40,000 crores by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion. Hard Worker is currently available in southern and eastern states. The Ramco Cements will leverage its cement distribution network to further expand the Hard Worker’s outreach.
Strong financial base to support growth
Ramco Cements closed FY25 with over Rs 8,500 crore in revenue and Rs 417 crore of profits. The company operates 11 cement plants (5 integrated units and 6 grinding units), with a total clinker capacity of 16 MnTPA and cement capacity of 24.44 MnTPA. Shares of The Ramco Cements closed flat at Rs 1,083.10 on NSE.
Ramco Cements is one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy spanning over six decades. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a dominant player in the cement industry, especially in South and East India.