<h1>JK Lakshmi Cement urges government to cut GST on cement from 28% to 18% to boost infrastructure demand.</h1> A senior official from JK Lakshmi Cement has urged the government to reduce the GST on cement from 28% to 18% to boost demand, particularly in infrastructure development. The official highlighted the need to increase cement manufacturing capacity in India, anticipating a 7-8% annual demand growth. JK Lakshmi Cement is investing Rs 500 crore in a new plant in Bihar, with plans to expand its annual capacity from 18 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes by 2030. The company praised the Bihar government's support and is exploring further investments in sectors like tyre and paper manufacturing.