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Shree Cement To Invest Rs 20 Billion In Maharashtra Plant

New 2 mtpa unit to strengthen capacity expansion plans

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4 months ago

December 24, 2025

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Shree Cement Ltd has announced an investment of Rs 20 billion to set up a new cement plant in Maharashtra, the country’s third-largest cement maker said on Friday at the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025. The letter of intent for the proposed investment was signed in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. Shree Cement chairman Hari Mohan Bangur said the company will establish a 2 million tonnes per annum plant in Chandrapur district, where land has already been acquired. He added that the project is awaiting environmental clearance and, once approved, is expected to be completed within two years. The expansion will be funded through internal cash reserves, with the company reporting a cash balance of Rs 65.41 billion at the end of FY25.

Shree Cement currently has an installed capacity of 62.8 million tonnes per annum. During the second quarter of FY26, the company commissioned a 3.65 mtpa clinker unit at Jaitaran in Rajasthan, while a 3 mtpa cement mill at the same location is expected to start operations shortly. A 3 mtpa integrated plant at Kodla in Karnataka is in the final stages of development and is scheduled to be commissioned within the third quarter of FY26. Following these ongoing expansions, the company’s total capacity is expected to rise to 68.8 mtpa, according to an ICICI Direct Research note dated 29 October.

Analysts estimate that Shree Cement’s capacity could reach between 72 and 75 mtpa by FY27E, with further potential to scale up to 80 mtpa by FY28E or FY29E, depending on demand trends. However, market observers have flagged medium-term risks, noting that industry-wide capacity additions may outpace demand growth through FY28-29, particularly in northern and western India where significant new capacity is expected. At the same time, cement prices declined sharply in the third quarter, especially in eastern and southern regions, though analysts expect some recovery from January, led by the South and East.

The announcement comes amid aggressive expansion plans by larger peers. UltraTech Cement recently raised its capacity target from 167 mtpa to 240 mtpa by FY28, while the Adani Group increased its cement capacity target by nearly 10 per cent to 155 mtpa by the same period. Shree Cement reported a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue to Rs 43.03 billion in the September quarter, driven by higher volumes, premiumisation efforts and a value-over-volume strategy. The company’s chief financial officer Ashok Bhandari has guided for capital expenditure of around Rs 30 billion in FY26-27, with a similar level expected in FY27-28. Shares of Shree Cement ended 0.18 per cent lower on Friday, while the benchmark Sensex closed 0.53 per cent higher.

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Prof. A. S. Khanna (Retd., IIT Bombay) on how Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) improves strength, durability and lifecycle performance.

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1 week ago

April 1, 2026

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The need of present time is stronger buildings, industrial or common utility buildings, such as Malls, Railway stations, hospitals, offices, bridges etc. For this, there is need of long durable, tough and stable concrete, which could stand under normal and seismic conditions. Tough railway bridges are required for bullet trains to pass without any damage. Railway tunnels, sea-links, coastal roads, bridges and multistorey buildings, are the need of the hour. The question comes, is the normal cement called OPC is sufficient to take care of such requirements or better combination of cements and sand mixtures is required?

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A good stable building structure can be made with a good quality of cement+sand+water system. Its quality can be enhanced by keeping the density of admixture higher (varies from 30 in normal buildings to bridges etc to 80). Further enhancement in the properties of various cements admixtures is made by adding several additives which give additional strength, waterproofing, flexibility etc. These are called construction chemicals…

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NCB Signs MoU With Cement Manufacturer To Boost Construction Skills

Partnership to deliver nationwide training and certification

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1 week ago

March 31, 2026

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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading cement manufacturer to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The agreement was formalised at NCB premises in Ballabgarh and was signed by the Director General of NCB, Dr L. P. Singh, and the head of technical services at UltraTech Cement Limited, Er Rahul Goel. The collaboration seeks to bring institutional resources and industry expertise into a structured national training effort.

The partnership will deliver structured training and certification programmes across the country aimed at enhancing the capabilities of civil engineers, ready?mix concrete (RMC) professionals, contractors, construction workers and masons. Programme curricula will cover material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability assessment and sustainable construction practices to support improved construction outcomes. Emphasis is to be placed on standardised assessment and certification to raise practice levels across diverse construction roles.

Practical learning elements will include workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars and exposure visits to plants and RMC facilities to strengthen applied skills and on?site decision making. The Director General indicated confidence that a large number of professionals and workers would be trained over the next three to five years under the initiative. The partnership is designed to complement flagship government schemes such as the Skill India Mission and to align training outputs with national infrastructure priorities.

By combining the council’s technical mandate with industry experience, the initiative aims to develop a more skilled and quality?conscious workforce capable of meeting rising demand in infrastructure and housing. NCB will continue to coordinate programme delivery and quality assurance while industry partners provide practical exposure and technical inputs. The collaboration is expected to support long?term capacity building and more sustainable construction practices nationwide.

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JSW Cement Commissions Nagaur Plant, Enters North India

New Rajasthan unit boosts capacity to 24.1 MTPA and expands reach

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1 week ago

March 30, 2026

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JSW Cement has strengthened its national presence by commencing production at its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, marking its entry into the north Indian market.

With this commissioning, the company’s installed grinding capacity has increased to 24.1 MTPA, while total clinker capacity, including its joint venture operations, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

The Nagaur facility comprises a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 MTPA grinding capacity currently under development. Strategically located, the plant is positioned to serve high-growth markets across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR.

The project has been funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, with Rs 800 crore allocated from IPO proceeds towards part-financing the unit.

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, stated that the commissioning marks a key milestone in the company’s ambition to become a pan-India player. He added that the project was completed within 21 months and positions the company to achieve its targeted capacity of 41.85 MTPA by FY29.

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, highlighted that the expansion aligns with the company’s strategy to tap into rapidly growing northern markets driven by infrastructure development. He noted that the company remains focused on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly cement solutions while progressing towards its long-term capacity goal of 60 MTPA.

The Nagaur plant has been designed with sustainability features, including co-processing of alternative fuels and a 7 km overland belt conveyor for limestone transport to reduce road emissions. The facility will also incorporate a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System to improve energy efficiency and lower its carbon footprint.

JSW Cement, part of the JSW Group, operates across the building materials value chain and currently has eight plants across India, along with a clinker unit in the UAE through its joint venture.