Chennai, January 4, 2026: The Ramco Cements Limited (NSE: RAMCOCEM, BSE: 500260) on Saturday said it has received approval from the Government of Andhra Pradesh to include quartzite mineral in its existing limestone mining lease located in Nandyal district, strengthening the company’s raw material flexibility for downstream cement applications.
The approval was granted by the Industries and Commerce (M.II) Department of the Andhra Pradesh government and was received by the company on January 3, 2026, at 4:20 pm, according to its stock exchange disclosure .
Scope of the Approval
The regulatory clearance allows Ramco Cements to include quartzite mineral within its existing limestone mining lease situated at Kalavataka and Kotapadu villages in Kolimigundla Mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh.As per the company’s disclosure, the quantum of mineable quartzite reserves has not yet been determined. The extracted quartzite is proposed to be utilised primarily for manufactured sand and pozzolanic additives in the cement industry, with flexibility for other industrial uses in the future .
Validity of Approval
The approval is valid up to March 10, 2053, subject to compliance with the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, along with applicable guidelines and instructions issued by the central and state governments from time to time .About the Company
The Ramco Cements Limited is a leading Indian cement manufacturer with operations spanning cement production, blended cement products, and building materials. The company is listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE and serves markets across southern and eastern India through an integrated network of manufacturing units and logistics infrastructure.Source:
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