India’s cement industry contributes between 0.10% and 0.06% towards the Gross Domestic Product of the country. Cement is one of the key constituents contributing to India's economic development. With 100 smart cities already functioning smoothly, the government of India has set a new goal of increasing these. Better public infrastructure is on the anvil, and all these infrastructure projects. The consumption level of cement is very high as well. There are about 20 cement manufacturers in India which cater to the great demand for cement within the country. Some of these include J.K, Ultratech, Jaypee, Mangalam, ACC, as well as Ambuja, to name a few. About 98% of its total production is with the corporate giants of India, and only 2% rests with the government of India. This is one industry which is known to have maximum centralisation of ownership. In 1982, this industry was deregulated, and this attracted large amounts of investments from overseas, foreign investors as well as Indian investors.
Did you know? India is the second-largest producer of global cement and employs about 1 million people!
Steps to Start a Cement Dealership Business in 2023
India is acknowledged to have the largest capacity for cement production after China. However, there are about 23 different varieties of cement which are used as per the requirements of the project. You have to be familiar with the usage of these varieties to understand which type of dealership would interest you. There are many leading manufacturers of cement. You should research the company background, quality of cement, dealership requirements as well as the terms and conditions before starting the necessary formalities. Today, many manufacturers are also focusing their energies on producing environment-friendly cement. Let’s go through some of these details.
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License, Investment and Space Requirements of Cement Dealership
Like every other dealership, a cement dealership involves the completion of several formalities. The investment amount is dependent on the brand of the cement. The amount could vary between ₹50,000 and ₹5 lakhs. Most of the top cement companies are known to return this amount with an applicable bank interest as well. Dealers are known to earn a margin of at least 8-10% of the retail selling prices. A minimum space requirement of 500 square feet is a prerequisite though it may vary according to the brand's requirements. Most of the documents required from several brands include:
- Your GST number
- Ownership or rental premises
- Location of your commercial premises (where you propose to set it up)
- Details of other partners (if you plan to include partners)
- Details of taxpayer identification number (TIN).
Let’s study the requirements of some leading brands like Ambuja, Jaypee, and JK cement.
Total investment required
The above five brands ask for a security deposit that could vary between ₹1 lakh and ₹3 lakhs. If you find this amount too big, you can approach existing dealers and get associated with them. They can help you understand which brands are fast-moving and what profit margins to expect from them.
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Ambuja Cement
Documents required:
- Registration – GST, Shop & Establishment & Company (whether LLP, Proprietorship or Pvt Ltd).
- Bank statement of at least the last financial quarter and IT returns
- Trade license
- Details of taxpayer identification number (TIN).
- Business insurance
Investment requirement:
About ₹5 - ₹6.5 lakhs. This amount includes:
- A security deposit - ₹2 - ₹2.5 lakhs.
- Inventory expenses - ₹1 - ₹1.5 lakhs.
- Commercial premises equipment (including warehouse) - ₹1 - ₹1.5 lakhs.
- The initial salary for at least 2 labourers for loading and unloading activities - is ₹25000.
- Rental deposit and one month’s rent (if premises are on rent).
- A delivery vehicle like a tempo or a mini truck, if necessary.
Space requirement:
At least 600 – 1500 square feet. In case you plan to sell other related products like steel bricks, tiles or even paint, you will require bigger premises.
Other requirements:
The location should be easily accessible
Profit margin: 3-7%. The company provides various bonuses for extraordinary achievement of sales figures.
Application for dealership:
Online
- Visit the official website of Ambuja Cement – www.ambujacement.com
- Access the application form for becoming a dealer and key in all details requested for.
- Review the details you have provided, and then submit the form.
- The concerned authority that manages franchise associations connects with you after your details are verified.
Offline
Get an appointment with the area or zonal sales manager of the city in which you reside. You can get the details from the official website or dial their toll-free number, i.e., 1800 223 010.
Jaypee Cement
Documents required:
- Registration – GST, Shop & Establishment & Company (whether LLP, Proprietorship or Pvt Ltd).
- Bank statement of at least the last financial quarter and IT returns
- Trade license
- Details of taxpayer identification number (TIN).
- Business insurance
- Loan facility from Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Investment required
About ₹5 - ₹7 lakhs. This amount includes:
- A security deposit - ₹2 lakhs
- Inventory expenses - ₹1 - ₹3 lakhs
- Commercial premises equipment (including warehouse) - ₹1 lakh
- The initial salary for at least 2 labourers for loading and unloading activities - ₹30000
- Rental deposit and one month’s rent (if premises are on rent).
- A delivery vehicle like a tempo or a mini truck, if necessary.
Space requirement:
A minimum of 500 square feet.
Profit margin: 6-10%.
Application for dealership:
Online
- Visit the official website of Jaypee Cement – http://jalindia.com/contact.html..
- Access the application form for becoming a dealer and key in all details requested for.
- Review the details you have provided, and then submit the form.
- The concerned authority that manages franchise associations connects with you after your details are verified.
Offline
- You can connect with them on their toll-free number, i.e., 91 120 460 9000
- You can also email your inquiry to – jal.investor@jalindia.co.in
- If you are a resident of North India, you can make a personal visit to Noida in Uttar Pradesh at the following address – Jaiprakash Associates Limited, Sector -128, Noida, (UP) – 201304.
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JK Cement
Documents required:
- Registration – GST, Shop & Establishment & Company (whether LLP, Proprietorship or Pvt Ltd).
- Bank statement of at least the last financial quarter and IT returns
- Trade license
- Details of taxpayer identification number (TIN).
- Business insurance – this is optional.
- Loan facility from Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Investment required
About ₹6 - ₹7 lakhs. This amount includes:
- A security deposit - ₹2 lakhs
- Inventory expenses - ₹2.5 - ₹3.5 lakhs
- Commercial premises equipment (including warehouse) - ₹1 lakh
- The initial salary for at least 2 labourers for loading and unloading activities - ₹30000
- Rental deposit and one month’s rent (if premises are on rent)
- A delivery vehicle like a tempo or a mini truck, if necessary.
Space requirement:
A minimum of 500 square feet.
Profit margin: 7-10%.
Application for dealership:
Online
- Visit the official website of Jaypee Cement – https://www.jkcement.com/
- Access the application form for becoming a dealer and key in all details requested for.
- Review the details you have provided, and then submit the form.
- The concerned authority that manages franchise associations connects with you after your details are verified.
Offline
- You can connect with them on their toll-free number, i.e., 1800 266 4606. The concerning sales or zonal manager will connect with you. You can also email your inquiry to – customer.care@jkcement.com.
- JK Cement insists on at least a 2-3 kilometre distance between two dealers. In case you have a premise close to a JK cement dealer and apply for a dealership, it will get rejected.
Conclusion:
The recent mention of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the Guinness book of world record affirms the rapid development of infrastructure in India. It also states the increasing dependency on its core component of cement. Starting a cement dealership is, without doubt, one of the most feasible and rewarding businesses. This type of dealership assures you of at least an average profit margin of at least 8-9% on sales. This article lists the various requirements for acquiring a profitable dealership business of some of the most acclaimed cement brands in India.
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