Storage Silo Cluster — 50,000 MT Capacity
Rotary Kiln — Clinker Production
Site Layout — EPC Blueprint
A landmark EPC megaproject — partnering with Sinoma CNBM, the world's largest cement equipment manufacturer — to build Afghanistan's most modern industrial cement production facility at 2,500 tonnes per day.
Afghanistan imports nearly all of its cement — this project changes that permanently.
The Afghanistan Cement Plant is the centrepiece of Indus Holdings' industrial strategy. Designed as a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) turnkey project in partnership with Sinoma CNBM — the world's largest cement plant engineering and equipment manufacturing group — the facility will produce 2,500 tonnes of clinker per day using the latest dry-process rotary kiln technology.
This is not just a manufacturing plant — it is a catalyst for Afghanistan's reconstruction, generating over 1,200 direct and indirect jobs, reducing dependence on costly cement imports, and anchoring an entire industrial zone in the region.
Sinoma CNBM (China National Building Material Group) is the world's largest cement equipment manufacturer and EPC contractor — having delivered over 300 cement plants across 80+ countries. Their partnership with Indus Holdings brings cutting-edge Chinese industrial engineering to Afghanistan's emerging economy.
The partnership covers the complete plant: engineering design, equipment supply, installation supervision, commissioning, and knowledge transfer to local staff. The result is a facility built to international standards with world-class operational efficiency from day one.
Engineering, Procurement and Construction — three integrated phases delivered end-to-end under one unified contract for maximum efficiency and accountability.
Design, planning & technical specification
Full process flow diagram, mass & heat balance calculations, equipment sizing for 2,500 TPD output.
Foundation design, structural steel, building layouts adapted for Afghan seismic and soil conditions.
Full PLC/DCS control system design, power supply engineering, and instrumentation specification.
Global sourcing & supply chain management
Rotary kiln, preheater tower, raw mill, coal mill, cement mill and all major process equipment from Sinoma.
Dust collectors, fans, conveyors, silos, packing plant, laboratory equipment via Monarch Impex.
Construction materials, civil supplies, and consumables sourced locally to maximise Afghan economic benefit.
Site execution, installation & commissioning
Site preparation, foundations, concrete structures, roads, drainage and plant infrastructure.
Equipment installation, piping, steel structures, kiln erection and all mechanical systems assembly.
Cold and hot commissioning, performance testing to rated capacity, staff training and formal handover.
The Afghanistan Cement Plant is where the Indus Holdings synergy model delivers its ultimate proof — six group companies each providing a critical service.
Leads financial structuring, investor relations, M&A advisory, and cross-border investment strategy for the entire project — the financial brain of the operation.
Provides ISO-aligned quality management systems, process auditing, construction quality oversight, and operational readiness certification throughout the build.
Manages international equipment procurement, import/export operations, customs clearance, and the complete supply chain for construction materials and plant equipment.
Deploys GPS fleet management and telematics to track all construction vehicles, equipment, and material logistics — providing real-time visibility across the project site.
Provides comprehensive site security — manned guarding, access control, perimeter protection, VIP escort for senior engineers and executives visiting the project site.
Manages the construction camp — worker accommodation, catering, hygiene, waste management, and all camp services for the 1,200+ workforce on site.
Beyond tonnes and profit — this project reshapes Afghanistan's industrial landscape, reduces import dependency, and plants the seed of a self-sufficient construction economy.
This cement plant is not just an investment — it is our commitment to Afghanistan's future. Every tonne produced here replaces an import, creates a job, and builds a future for the next generation.
— Mubashar Aftab Sheikh, Chairman, Indus Holdings
A structured 5-phase EPC roadmap — from concept to full commercial operation.
Market analysis, demand forecasting, site surveys, limestone resource assessment, preliminary financial modelling, and executive approval by Indus Holdings board.
Formal engagement with Sinoma CNBM International, technical scope definition, EPC contract negotiation, financial structuring via OVB Consulting, and contract signing.
Detailed engineering by Sinoma CNBM, environmental impact assessment, local permitting, equipment procurement orders placed, site preparation initiated.
Civil foundation works, equipment erection, piping and electrical installation, kiln assembly, silo construction, and full mechanical completion of the plant.
Cold and hot commissioning runs, performance guarantee testing to achieve 2,500 TPD rated capacity, operator training completion, and formal handover to operations team.