COVER STORY: Logistics : Untapped potential For the success of ‘Make-in-India’, apart from sound industrial policy, we also need to focus on logistics. Right now, logistics cost in India is 13-14 percent of GDP which is quite high. Reducing road logistics cost through TAT optimisation By Yogesh Mehta is a renowned logistic professional at Shree Cement, Bewar, Rajasthan administrating Shree Cement’s overall logistic function. Accelerating growth through sales & channel excellence By Shiv Sharma, Associate Principal at Kanvic Consulting based in Delhi. ENVIRONMENT: Waste Not! By Sonia Rani, Construction and demolition (C&D) waste will enhance the building material supply chain and support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says Sonia Rani. Reuse Plastic, Repair Potholes! Recycling plastic wastes by mixing them with bitumen can help build stronger, better quality roads at a cheaper cost. Climate ambition in the face of climate inaction By Tejal Kanitkar, Prof. at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. NCB’s initiatives to meet the challenges of cement industry A report of event and technical exhibitionIndia should lead in greening of the industry Coverage on panel discussion moderated by Sumit Banerjee, Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board, Indian Cement Review. ECONOMC INSIGHTS: A value generator for the economy By Procyon Mukherjee Demand creation must to fight economic travails By BS Srinivasalu Reddy CORE SECTOR REPORT: 8 core sectors contract 3rd successive month Monthly Report courtesy CARE Ratings.