Srinagar, June 3, KNT: Khyber Cement has been honoured as the Best Cement Brand of Jammu and Kashmir at the Jammu and Kashmir Business Conclave 2026 held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
The recognition places the spotlight on one of the region’s longstanding industrial enterprises and reflects its continued presence in Jammu and Kashmir’s infrastructure and manufacturing landscape.
The conclave, organized under the theme “Kashmir Ek Nayee Umeed,” brought together entrepreneurs, industrial leaders and business stakeholders to acknowledge organizations contributing to the economic and industrial development of the region.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the event as chief guest, presented the award to representatives of Khyber Cement.
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The award was received by Manzoor Ahmad Mir and Wasim Ahmed Khan on behalf of the company in recognition of Khyber Cement’s contribution toward infrastructure development, manufacturing quality and industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir.
For decades, Khyber Cement has remained among the established cement brands in the region, with the company stating that its growth has remained closely linked to the infrastructure and construction sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apart from manufacturing, the company highlighted its involvement in education, healthcare, youth development, sports and community welfare initiatives.
Commenting on the recognition, Umar Tramboo, Director Corporate and Strategy at Khyber Cement, described the award as a reflection of public trust and the company’s long association with the region’s growth and progress.
He said the company would continue focusing on innovation, industrial development and community-oriented initiatives while maintaining standards associated with the brand.
Manzoor Ahmad Mir, Head Commercial, Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Khyber Cement, termed the recognition a collective achievement involving employees, partners, customers and stakeholders associated with the company.
The recognition further strengthens Khyber Cement’s standing within Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial sector at a time when infrastructure and construction activities continue to expand across the region. [KNT]
