Mr M A M R Muthiah, the current managing director of the Chettinad Cement Corporation has taken over as president of the Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA). Muthiah said that the association acts as a bridge between the industry and the Government with an objective to promote the cement sector's growth, protect consumer interests and collaborate with international counterparts outside of India.
Mr O P Puranmalka, a whole-time Director of Ultratech Cement, has taken over as the CMA's new vice-president.