CONCOR and UltraTech Cement Ink Rail Pact for Bulk Cement Transport

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has signed an agreement with UltraTech Cement, India’s largest cement producer. The agreement, signed on October 7, 2025, introduces the use of specialised tank containers for transporting bulk cement by rail.

Key Arrangements

Under the partnership, CONCOR will provide dedicated railway rakes for cement movement. The logistics plan identifies specific rail corridors where these rakes will operate. This is the first large-scale arrangement in the country focused on shifting cement transport from road to rail.

Transport Benefits

This is expected to improve efficiency in bulk cement movement. Using railways reduces reliance on road transport, cuts travel time on certain routes, and allows predictable delivery schedules. Bulk handling with tank containers also helps reduce manual processes in loading and unloading.

Environmental and Cost Impact

The shifting of cement transport to rail is expected to also lower fuel use and carbon emissions. The cost of bulk transportation by rail is projected to be lower compared to long-distance road movement, as per the news reports. At the same time, the use of rail helps in easing congestion on highways by reducing the number of heavy trucks.

The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of K.C. Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement, and Sanjay Swarup, Chairman and Managing Director of CONCOR. 

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CONCOR Share Price Performance

As of October 08, 2025, 09:16 AM, CONCOR share price was trading at ₹537.95, a 1.08% increase from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

The CONCOR–UltraTech agreement introduces a new approach to cement logistics in India. Adopting rail for bulk transport establishes a model for large-scale industrial freight in the country.

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