UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement producer, has announced a fresh investment of Rs. 10,255 crore to expand its cement production capacity by 22.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), including that of its subsidiary India Cements Limited. The expansion, approved by the company’s Board of Directors, will be executed through a combination of brownfield and greenfield projects, reinforcing UltraTech’s commitment to sustained growth and its strategic role in meeting the evolving demands of India’s booming infrastructure sector.
This significant capex highlights UltraTech’s confidence in the country’s long-term economic prospects. Over the past decade, UltraTech has demonstrated operational excellence and strategic foresight, adding over 65 mtpa of capacity primarily through inorganic growth. The company ranks as the second-largest cement producer globally by capacity and the largest by sales volume outside China, reflecting its dominant position in the global cement industry.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, "India is now a commanding force in the global cement landscape, and UltraTech stands at the helm as its foremost champion. This latest capacity expansion follows more than Rs. 50,000 crores invested over the past five years, underscoring deep and sustained confidence in the Indian economy and the scale of its infrastructure ambitions. Capital, when deployed strategically, has a catalytic effect. It energises ecosystems, deepens industrial linkages, and creates durable employment. With this investment, we are reinforcing momentum across core sectors and contributing meaningfully to the acceleration of India’s economic flywheel. As India enters a transformative era of infrastructure and economic development, UltraTech is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for cement and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047."
The upcoming expansion is designed to meet the surging demand for cement in India, driven by increased infrastructure activity, urbanisation, and government initiatives aimed at boosting housing and industrial development. By deploying a mix of brownfield expansions—which enhance existing plants’ efficiency—and greenfield projects, which establish new production units, UltraTech aims to optimize its operational footprint and improve production flexibility across strategic markets.
Commercial production from these new capacities is expected to come online in a phased manner starting FY28, at which point the company’s total cement production capacity will reach 240.76 mtpa. This move is poised to solidify UltraTech’s position as a market leader and enable it to cater effectively to both domestic and international demand.
Over the last five years, UltraTech has invested over Rs. 50,000 crore to drive growth, demonstrating resilience amid economic fluctuations and maintaining strong operational discipline. These investments have allowed the company to build a robust production portfolio and enhance its ability to meet increasing demand across urban and semi-urban regions.
The strategic expansion also highlights UltraTech’s broader vision of contributing to India’s infrastructural growth. By strengthening its production capabilities, the company not only ensures supply stability but also reinforces its role as a key contributor to industrial linkages, employment generation, and ecosystem development in the cement and construction sectors.
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