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JK Cement lays foundation for new grinding unit in Buxar

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6 months ago

January 15, 2025

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JK Cement marked a significant milestone with the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony for its new grey cement grinding unit in Buxar, Bihar. The foundation stone was laid by Dr Nidhipati Singhania, Vice Chairman, Madhavkrishna Singhania, Joint Managing Director and CEO, and other senior officials.

With a proposed capacity of 3.00 mtpa, the unit aims to meet Bihar’s growing demand for premium cement while supporting the region’s infrastructural and economic growth. The `5 billion investment forms part of JK Cement’s strategy to strengthen its footprint in Eastern India and achieve a national production capacity of over 30 mtpa by next year. “This project reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and regional development,” stated Dr Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement. This facility underscores JK Cement’s pivotal role in Bihar’s infrastructure advancements.

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The American Cement Association projects a nearly 1Mt annual increase in US cement demand over the next three years, driven by the surge in AI data centres. Consumption by data centres is expected to grow from 247,000 tonnes in 2025 to 860,000 tonnes by 2027. With over 5,400 AI data centres currently operating and numbers forecast to exceed 6,000 by 2027, the association cautions that regulatory hurdles and labour shortages may impact the industry’s ability to meet demand.

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GoldCrest Cement to build plant in India

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July 23, 2025

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GoldCrest Cement will build a greenfield integrated plant with a 3.5Mt/yr clinker capacity and 4.5Mt/yr cement capacity. GoldCrest Cement appointed Humboldt Wedag India as engineering, procurement and construction contractor in March 2025 and targets completion by March 2027. It has signed a 40-year supply agreement with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation for 150Mt of limestone from its upcoming Lakhpat Punrajpur mine in Gujarat.