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JK Lakshmi Cement has announced an investment of INR 1,816 crore to expand its production capacity in Chhattisgarh. The plan includes increasing clinker capacity by 2.31 MTPA and cement grinding capacity by 1.2 MTPA. The agreement was finalised at an investor event held in New Delhi in the presence of the state's Chief Minister. The company, which has operated an integrated plant in Durg since 2015, aims to strengthen supply across Eastern and Central India and move closer to its long-term goal of reaching a total capacity of about 30 MTPA.
JK Lakshmi Cement has confirmed an investment of INR 1,816 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity in Chhattisgarh. The company formalised this commitment at the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect meet in New Delhi, where the state's Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, was also present. The expansion proposal includes increasing clinker production by 2.31 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and adding 1.2 MTPA of cement grinding capacity. Advertisement
The company stated that the additional capacity is planned to support rising demand for cement in Eastern and Central India. It also aligns with JK Lakshmi Cement's broader target of reaching around 30 MTPA in the coming years, a target the company has been steadily working toward through phased upgrades and capacity additions across its network.
JK Lakshmi Cement began its operations in Chhattisgarh nearly a decade ago when it set up its integrated plant in Durg. The facility currently produces 1.8 MTPA of clinker and 2.7 MTPA of cement. Over the years, the company has added energy-efficient systems, process automation, and improved logistics through enhanced rail connectivity, allowing smoother movement of raw materials and finished products.
Deputy Managing Director Shrivats Singhania conveyed that the latest expansion is an important step in the company's capacity growth plan. The company's President and Director, Arun Shukla, added that Chhattisgarh remains a key market due to its sustained economic activity and ongoing requirement for construction materials.
The announcement comes at a time when several cement manufacturers are expanding capacities to meet infrastructure and housing demand across multiple states. JK Lakshmi Cement's latest investment places Chhattisgarh at the centre of its supply strategy for neighbouring regions.
Source PTI
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