VICAT IN INDIA

We deeply mourn the loss of 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒊 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒂𝒕𝒂, a visionary leader whose legacy of excellence, integrity, and innovation inspires industries, including ours. His contributions to India's growth and industrial landscape will forever be remembered. As he once said, "𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕, 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒇𝒂𝒓, 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓," his words remind us of the power of unity and collaboration. He was a great leader who surrounded himself with smarter people, valued kindness and empathy, and took responsibility rather than making excuses. His wisdom in leadership and decision-making, "𝑰 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕," will continue to guide us in building a brighter future. Rest in peace, Shri Ratan Tata #vicatindia

𝘽𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞 𝘾𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙕𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙞𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩 We proudly announce that Bharathi Cement has formed the first Women's First Aid Team in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Mines as part of our ongoing commitment to women's empowerment and workplace safety.     A team of four women officers, Ms. Shirisha (Captain), Ms. Naga Lakshmi, Ms. Archana and Ms. Shiva Meghana participated in and successfully demonstrated the stretcher drill during the Zonal Level Trade Test Competitions of the 39th Mines Safety Week Observance 2024. The Mines Safety & Productivity Association (MSPA), Hyderabad Region,  organised the event on 28 September 2024.     ­­­­­­­    This unique initiative underscores our dedication to aligning with the company’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), mainly focusing on ensuring Zero Harm in our operations.      It also highlights our belief in providing equal opportunities for women in critical areas like safety and emergency preparedness.     We commend the team for their exemplary performance and for being trailblazers in promoting safety and women empowerment in the mining sector. #Mines #Firstaid #Womenempowerment #vicatindia

𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒊 𝑪𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒗𝒕 𝑳𝒕𝒅 has been awarded the prestigious 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒎𝒂 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝑺𝑹 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 in recognition of our significant contributions to social responsibility and the positive, lasting impact we continue to create. The award ceremony took place on October 1st, 2024, at the India International Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi. The award was received by Mr. Niteshwar Kumar and Mr. P. Bhargav Reddy and presented by the Chief Guest, Dr. Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Bharathi Cement was selected from a pool of corporations, public sector enterprises, and corporate foundations nationwide, reflecting our steadfast commitment to driving social change. The Mahatma Award recognizes global leaders and changemakers in the social impact space, celebrating organizations dedicated to building a just, sustainable, and compassionate future. Bharathi Cement was explicitly acknowledged for its outstanding work in:  𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒: Establishing physiotherapy centres, teleclinics, community dialysis centres, and eye-check-up facilities.  𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: Providing safe drinking water through RO and constructing over 1000 individual household toilets and implementation of solid waste management.  𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: Offering quality education through digital classrooms in govt schools and others, scholarships to meritorious students for higher education, modification, and upgradation of anganwadis,  𝑁𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: Providing supplementary nutrition to children in primary schools and anganwadis and supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS.  𝐼𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒: Providing road and drainage facilities in nearby villages.  𝑆𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡: Transforming youth lives through skill development centre and linking underprivileged youth with employment opportunities. This recognition reinforces our commitment to making a meaningful impact through responsible and sustainable business practices. #CSRExcellence #vicatindia

𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒊 𝑪𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝑰𝑺 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 Bharathi Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd has been recognised by the “Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)” with the prestigious Appreciation Award for achieving 𝑍𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 (𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑠) over the last two years. This recognition is a testament to our relentless focus on maintaining the highest quality standards in our products. The award, a testament to our collective efforts, was received by Mr. Y Krishna Reddy, Chief Manager—Quality Control, on 1 October 2024 at Tirupati. His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in this achievement. This remarkable achievement is the result of the leadership and guidance of our CMO, Mr. M Sai Ramesh, and the continuous efforts and dedication of every employee. It's a collective win, proving our commitment to delivering quality products and setting industry benchmarks. We will continue to uphold this standard and strive for more milestones in the future! #qualityexcellence #vicatindia

We are thrilled to share that Bharathi Cement has been honoured with several prestigious awards by the World Safety Organization (State Level). These awards recognize our exceptional efforts in Occupational Health and Safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence and are a testament to our team's collective dedication and hard work. Here’s a list of the awards received: 1. 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 – 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒎 5-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆, Category: 𝑬𝑺𝑮 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚, Received by: M.P. Siva Kumar and G. Maheswara Reddy. This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable energy practices. 2. 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 – 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 4-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 Category: 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅, Received by: P. A. Obula Reddy. We have been recognized for our outstanding environmental practices and sustainability initiatives, earning us this Trophy and Certificate in the Environment Excellence category. 3. 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 – 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 4-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 Category: 𝑬𝑺𝑮 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚, Received by: A. Pavan Kumar Reddy. Our work promoting renewable energy and incorporating sustainable practices has earned us the Trophy and Certificate. 4. 𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 – 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓 3-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 Category: 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝑯𝑺&𝑬 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅, Received by: G. Maheswara Reddy. WSO has acknowledged our strong focus on occupational health, safety, and environmental standards in manufacturing. These achievements highlight our continued focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth. We remain committed to driving great work and raising the bar in these critical areas. #achievement #vicatindia

On 25th September 2024, Vicat in India hosted a comprehensive POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training at our corporate office, conducted by Mr. Nav Kishlay from Ripples Learning. The session was attended by 50 participants, including employees and Senior Management, with our CEO and Dy. CEO Finance also present, aimed to ensure a deep understanding of the POSH Act for both employees and employers. Key objectives included: ·       Understanding the POSH Act ·       Promoting a Safe Workplace ·       Defining Acceptable and Unacceptable Behavior ·       Complaint and Redressal Mechanisms ·       Empowering Employees and Employers ·       Fostering Sensitivity and Awareness Along with covering legal guidelines, the training engaged participants through interactive activities and role plays, effectively highlighting acceptable and non-acceptable workplace behavior. At Vicat, we are committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all. #POSHAct #WorkplaceSafety #vicatindia #Inclusion

We are thrilled to share the joyous moments of Ganesh Utsav at our Head Office of Bharathi Cement and Vicat Cement. A special thanks to our CEO for Vicat in India, Mr. Anoop Kumar Saxena, whose unwavering support allowed us to celebrate Ganesha Utsava for a beautiful seven days. Throughout the celebrations, we offered prayers, performed aarti, and distributed prasad, bringing together all employees with great spirit and positive energy. This Friday marked the grand Visarjan Procession! The day was packed with exciting activities like Rangoli, live orchestra singing, mimicry, helmet distribution, dancing, and memorable photo sessions with Ganpati Bappa. This year, we also held a Laddu Auction, which was an incredible success with the involvement our Director-Marketing, Mr. Ravinder Reddy and our CEO, where the winning bid reached ₹2,52,000 by our prominent dealers ( Mr. Muralidhar reddy - Jayasimha enterprises, Mr. Kaushik Anand - NSK anand Agencies, Mr. Srinivas Goud - Kamakshi Agencies) from Telangana. The celebrations culminated in a delicious Mahaprasad and lunch for all employees and visitors. As we began the Visarjan, it was heartwarming to see everyone, including our CEO, Dy CEO - Finance, Directors, Team members from France, staff, and visitors, participate enthusiastically in bidding a grand farewell to our beloved Ganpati Bappa. Special thanks to the Magic FM Team for their great support in getting the gravity band to our office and to all the media people who covered the event. Ganpati Bappa Morya! #ganeshutsav #vicatindia

We Celebrated the 78𝙩𝙝 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 at our manufacturing facilities, terminals, and Vicat DAV Schools, showcasing the essence of unity in diversity at every event. The day featured parade, cultural programs, flag hoisting, and heartfelt speech by the CMO and Plant Head, highlighting our diverse heritage. The '𝙀𝙠 𝙋𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙖 𝙆𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙖𝙢' tree plantation campaign, a significant step towards our commitment to the environment and honouring employees for their decade-long service, reflected our inclusivity and growth. The Ladies Club's Annapurna initiative, along with engaging games for employees and their families, brought everyone together in joyful harmony. A special prize distribution and lucky draw added a celebratory touch. May the nation continue to thrive, and may the spirit of Independence Day inspire us all to make a meaningful difference and contribute to its progress. Let's continue to celebrate the freedom and unity of our great nation. #independenceday #unityindiversity #vicatindia

We are pleased to share the success of the bearings training conducted by Timken India Limited on 9th August 2024 at the Kadapa Plant. This comprehensive session covered essential topics, including:  𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴  𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦  𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴  𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 The training format included a classroom session and an engaging workshop focusing on discontinued bearings. 27 Participants actively engaged in discussions, enhancing their understanding and skills. The training received positive feedback from all attendees, including our CMO, who appreciated the Timken team's valuable insights. Thanks to everyone who participated and made this training a success, including our procurement team, for their help in arranging it. We look forward to more such training sessions that will enhance our team's skills and contribute to our ongoing success. #learninganddevelopment #vicatindia

We are delighted to share that the Indian Bureau of Mines held a ceremony on 7th August 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi, to honor five-star rated mines for 2022-23. The event was graced by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Minister of Coal & Mines, along with Shri Satish Chandra Dubey as the guest of honor, and Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines. We proudly announce that Bharathi Cement Limestone Mine (Bharathi Cement Corporation Pvt. Ltd.) and Kalburgi Cement Limestone Mine (Kalburgi Cement Private Limited) were recognized for their environment-friendly mining practices and outstanding performance in sustainable development. Mr. Anoop Kumar Saxena, CEO-Vicat in India, Mr. K. Sudhakar, Head-Mines, and Mr. Niteshwar Kumar, Head-CSR, received the award from the Union Minister, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy. This marks the fifth consecutive year for Bharathi Cement and the third year for Kalburgi Cement to receive this prestigious award. Out of 1256 mines rated in 2022-23, only 68 received a five-star rating. The Star Rating of Mines program, initiated in 2014-15, fosters a positive and competitive environment among mine operators and evaluates operations within the Sustainable Development Framework. This recognition motivates miners to improve, benefiting the industry and local communities. Congratulations to our entire team for their dedication to sustainable mining practices! #SustainableMining #EnvironmentalExcellence #FiveStarRatedMines #BharathiCement #KalburgiCement #VicatIndia #MiningAwards