JK Cement launches Portland Calcined Clay Limestone Cement

30 Jul 2025 Evaluate

JK Cement has launched Portland Calcined Clay Limestone Cement (LC-3). With this launch, the company becomes the first company in India and the entire Indian subcontinent to commence commercial production and dispatch of LC-3 at JK Cement Works, Mangrol, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. LC-3 reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40% versus Ordinary Portland Cement, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability and climate-conscious construction practices. The LC-3 is targeted to serve marquee infrastructure projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India. 

This launch represents a significant step towards achieving the company’s sustainability strategy built on four pillars: Decarbonization, Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency, and Sustainable Innovation. Its material composition makes it unique from other existing cement, which having Clinker 50%, Calcined 30% and Limestone 15%. This launch is expected to benefit the company financially in the long run.

JK Cement is one of the largest cement manufacturers in north India. It is also second largest producer of white cement in India. The company exports white cement to countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, UAE and Nepal.

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