UltraTech Cement has expanded its production footprint by adding 1.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to its domestic grey cement capacity. The increase comes after the company successfully executed several debottlenecking initiatives and efficiency enhancements at multiple facilities. As a result, UltraTech’s total domestic grey cement capacity now stands at 184.76 mtpa, while its global capacity, including overseas operations, has reached 190.16 mtpa. This development reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to optimize production without large-scale capital expenditure, enhancing output from existing infrastructure.
Capacity Additions at Nagpur, Panipat, and Jhajjar
According to a regulatory filing on Monday, UltraTech completed capacity expansions at three key grinding units. The Nagpur plant contributed an additional 0.6 mtpa, while the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana each added 0.4 mtpa. These upgrades are part of a broader capacity expansion plan that focuses on streamlining operations and improving plant efficiencies, rather than building new production lines from scratch.
The move strengthens UltraTech’s market leadership in the Indian cement sector and supports its goal of catering to growing infrastructure and construction demand across the country. The company emphasized that the capacity additions have been successfully completed and stabilized.
Strong Q4 Performance and Sustainability Milestone
Earlier in April, UltraTech Cement reported a 9.92% year-on-year increase in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, reaching ₹2,482.04 crore compared to ₹2,258.12 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations also rose by 12.95%, amounting to ₹23,063.32 crore against ₹20,418.94 crore a year earlier. The company posted an EBITDA of ₹4,618.4 crore.
Sales volume during the quarter climbed to 41.02 million metric tonnes, up 17% year-on-year. Additionally, UltraTech achieved a major sustainability milestone by becoming one of the first industrial companies in India to commission 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity for captive use, showcasing its commitment to greener operations.
The blend of operational upgrades, strong financials, and sustainability initiatives positions UltraTech as a forward-looking leader in the cement industry, aiming to meet both commercial demand and environmental responsibilities efficiently.
