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UltraTech Cement successfully expands capacity by 1.2 MTPA

19 Mar '25
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UltraTech Cement successfully expands capacity by 1.2 MTPA
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  • UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.2 MTPA through strategic upgrades.
  • Key developments include a 0.8 MTPA increase at Hirmi, Chhattisgarh, and 0.4 MTPA at Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
  • This raises total domestic capacity to 178.86 MTPA and global capacity to 184.26 MTPA.
  • The expansion optimises resources, enhances efficiency, and strengthens market competitiveness.
As part of its continuous capacity optimisation initiatives, UltraTech Cement Limited has successfully executed a series of strategic projects aimed at debottlenecking production processes and enhancing operational efficiency. These transformative upgrades have resulted in a substantial enhancement of production capabilities, adding an impressive 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to its overall manufacturing capacity.

The expansion includes key developments at two major facilities:

  • Hirmi, Chhattisgarh: The integrated production unit has achieved an incremental capacity of 0.8 MTPA.
  • Roorkee, Uttarakhand: The grinding facility has successfully increased its production by 0.4 MTPA.

With these advancements, total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity now stands at 178.86 MTPA. Additionally, the company’s overseas capacity contributes another 5.4 MTPA, bringing the global cement production capacity to a remarkable 184.26 MTPA.

These strategic expansions are supported by the efficient use of key raw materials in cement production, including limestone, clay, silicates, iron oxide, gypsum, bauxite, and fly ash, ensuring enhanced production efficiency and high-quality output.

These strategic expansions reflect UltraTech Cement’s commitment to fulfilling increasing market demand, reinforcing its competitive position, and driving continued operational excellence.

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