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UltraTech Cement has commissioned three cement grinding units in Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), taking its total capacity to over 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The milestone positions the Aditya Birla Group company as the largest cement producer outside China. The expansion comes amid sustained infrastructure and construction demand across India. The company has outlined plans to scale capacity further to 240 MTPA by FY28 with an investment of INR 16,000 crore. UltraTech’s growth has been driven by a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, with strong demand support from rural markets and large public infrastructure projects.
UltraTech Cement has commissioned three new cement grinding units, taking its total installed capacity to over 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), according to an announcement made earlier this week. Advertisement
The newly operational units are located at Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Patratu in Jharkhand, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. With these additions, the company has achieved a production scale that positions it as the largest cement manufacturer outside China.
The expansion marks a significant milestone for the Aditya Birla Group company, which has seen rapid capacity growth over the past decade. The company had reached 100 MTPA capacity in 2019 after several decades of operations, while the subsequent addition of another 100 MTPA has been achieved in less than seven years, reflecting increased construction and infrastructure activity across the country.
The company has outlined plans to further expand its capacity to 240 MTPA by the end of FY28, with a proposed investment of INR 16,000 crore. This expansion is expected to be driven by both organic growth and ongoing demand from infrastructure and housing sectors.
UltraTech Cement has also built a significant portion of its capacity through acquisitions, including assets from L&T, Binani Cement and India Cements, while more than 110 MTPA has been added through organic expansion over time.
The company’s cement has been supplied to major infrastructure developments, including the Central Vista redevelopment, the new Parliament building and the Navi Mumbai International Airport project, indicating its involvement in large-scale national projects.
UltraTech also has an international presence, with operations in the UAE, Bahrain and Sri Lanka. The company derives a substantial share of its sales from rural India, which continues to be a key demand driver for cement consumption.
In comparison, the second-largest cement producer in India, the Adani Group, currently has a capacity of approximately 109 MTPA, highlighting the scale of UltraTech’s lead in the domestic market.
Source - PTI
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