UltraTech Cement has commissioned 4.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of cement capacity, comprising 3.6 mtpa of greenfield integrated capacity at Petnikota, Andhra Pradesh, and 1.0 mtpa through debottlenecking at the company’s existing cement plants in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand), and Nathdwara (Rajasthan).
Consequent to the above, the company’s total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity now stands augmented to 204.7 mtpa. Along with its overseas capacity of 5.4 mtpa, the company’s global capacity stands at 210.1 mtpa. The additional capacity will strengthen the company’s presence in the southern, eastern and northern markets, extend its market reach and improve logistics efficiency.
UltraTech Cement is the largest manufacturer of grey cement, Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) and white cement in India.