Heidelberg Cement India Limited has secured two major limestone mining leases in Madhya Pradesh, significantly expanding its raw material reserves. The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Madhya Pradesh, declared the company as the preferred bidder for both mining blocks on consecutive days in January 2026.

Mining Lease Details

The company has been awarded preferred bidder status for two substantial limestone blocks, each covering 350 hectares and containing significant reserves of cement-graded limestone.

Geographic Coverage

The Khajuri Deora Limestone Block spans multiple villages across two districts in Madhya Pradesh. The block covers Villages Khaira, Belaha, Tamara, and Padiya in Taluka Huzur, District Rewa, along with Villages Kishoura Paipkhara and Padiya in Taluka Rampur Baghelan, District Satna.

The Kuria-Sivpur Limestone Block is located entirely within District Satna, covering Villages Chhinda, Barha, Bachwai, Bamhaur, Khamhariya Khurd, and Harduwa Majhol in Taluka Nagod.

Strategic Significance

The acquisition of these mining leases represents a substantial addition to HeidelbergCement India's raw material base. The combined reserves of 167.12 million tonnes of cement-graded limestone across 700 hectares will support the company's cement manufacturing operations. The Kuria-Sivpur block, with 105.35 million tonnes, represents the larger of the two reserves, while the Khajuri Deora block contributes 61.77 million tonnes.

Regulatory Compliance

The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information has been made available on the company's website at www.mycemco.com , ensuring transparency with stakeholders and regulatory compliance.

Heidelberg Cement has announced that its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating has been revised upward by SES ESG Research Private Limited for FY 2024-25. The cement manufacturer informed stock exchanges about this development through an official communication dated January 5, 2026.

ESG Rating Improvement

The company's ESG rating has shown improvement over the previous fiscal year, as detailed in the following comparison:

Voluntary Assessment Process

HeidelbergCement India clarified that the company did not directly engage SES ESG Research Private Limited for this ESG rating assessment. The SEBI-registered ESG rating provider voluntarily assigned the rating to the company based on data available in the public domain. This approach demonstrates the increasing focus on ESG evaluation across Indian corporations, even without direct company engagement.

Company Background

HeidelbergCement India Limited operates with its registered office located at DLF Cyber Greens, Gurugram, Haryana. The company maintains its corporate website at www.mycemco.com and trades on both major Indian stock exchanges - BSE (Scrip Code: 500292) and NSE (Trading Symbol: HEIDELBERG).

ESG Rating Significance

The upward revision in ESG rating reflects improved performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. ESG ratings have become increasingly important for investors and stakeholders in evaluating corporate sustainability practices and long-term value creation potential. The improvement from 67.1 to 68 indicates enhanced sustainability performance and corporate governance practices.

The company has formally notified both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about this ESG rating revision, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements. This communication was signed by Ravi Arora, Vice President-Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary, maintaining transparency with market participants and regulatory authorities.