UltraTech Cement Crosses 200 Million Tonnes Per Annum Capacity Milestone with New Units
UltraTech Cement Limited, the cement flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, announced that it has surpassed 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed cement manufacturing capacity in India. The milestone was reached following the company's commissioning of three new cement grinding units.The three units are located in Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand), and Vizag (Andhra Pradesh). These strategically positioned additions are set to strengthen regional supply chains, serving North India's construction corridor, the industrial heartland of Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh's rapidly urbanizing coastal belt.
With the commissioning of the units, which contribute a cumulative capacity of 8.7 MTPA, UltraTech's total capacity in India stands at 200.1 MTPA. The company's consolidated global capacity reaches 205.5 MTPA, incorporating 5.4 MTPA from its operations in the UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka.
| Capacity Metric | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India Capacity (Post-Commissioning) | 200.1 MTPA | Over 200 million tonnes per annum |
| Global Capacity | 205.5 MTPA | Includes 5.4 MTPA from UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka |
| Additional Capacity Added | 8.7 MTPA | From three new grinding units |
The company's growth trajectory demonstrated a significant acceleration in scale. UltraTech took 36 years to achieve the 100+ MTPA mark, a milestone reached in 2019. In sharp contrast, achieving the next 100 MTPA took less than seven years.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, stated that the 200 MTPA milestone reflects India's growing global stature. He highlighted that UltraTech has translated the vision of 'Make in India' into action, helping to anchor India's infrastructure story.
Mr. K C Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement Limited, noted that the capacity growth has been fueled by both organic expansions across multiple geographies and strategic acquisitions, establishing a nationwide manufacturing footprint.
Looking ahead, UltraTech remains committed to its sustainability roadmap, actively working to reduce specific CO₂ emissions per tonne of cement and increasing the use of alternative fuels and raw materials. The company stated that scale and sustainability are pursued as twin pillars of long-term value creation.
The next phase of expansion is already underway. These ongoing projects, backed by a capex of over Rs. 16,000 crore, are projected to take the company's consolidated cement manufacturing capacity to 240+ MTPA.
UltraTech's cement continues to power major national projects, helping build one in every three homes in India, two out of every five kilometres of NHAI's concrete roads, and four out of every five kilometres of metro rail across the country. Landmark infrastructure projects that have utilized its cement include the New Parliament Building (Central Vista), the Mumbai Coastal Road, the Dwarka Expressway, Navi Mumbai International Airport, Sonamarg Tunnel, and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.
ULTRACEMCO Stock Price Movement
Today, UltraTech Cement Limited shares edged higher, closing at ₹11,886, reflecting a modest gain of 0.35% for the day. The equity settled amid robust trading activity, which saw 165,109 shares change hands, staying within a daily range of ₹11,737 and ₹11,930.Source:
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