Anjani Portland Cement, a subsidiary of Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited (CCCPL), is a well-known brand in South India, recognized for its quality and commitment to customer service. The company was established in 1999. With its exemplary growth in production and services, the company has captured the market in Andhra Pradesh and competes with national players in the industry. It has extended its reach to Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Karnataka, and has also made inroads into Maharashtra, Kerala, and Goa. The company’s efficient dealer network system ensures the effective distribution and sale of its cement.

As part of the business integration and brand harmonization initiatives undertaken by CCCPL across its cement business, the company has commenced a phased transition in the branding, marketing, and market positioning of certain cement products from the existing “Anjani” brand to the “Chettinad Cement” brand.

The company was originally incorporated as Shez Chemicals Limited on December 17, 1983, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1956. A fresh certificate of incorporation reflecting the change of name to Shez Cements Limited was issued on October 17, 1985. Subsequently, pursuant to a special resolution passed by the shareholders on September 30, 1999, the company's name was changed to Anjani Portland Cement Limited, and a fresh certificate of incorporation reflecting this change was issued on October 7, 1999.

The company made its initial public offering (IPO) in 1994 and listed its equity shares on BSE Limited and the Hyderabad Stock Exchange. In 1999, the company was acquired by K. V. Vishnu Raju. Subsequently, its equity shares were delisted from the Hyderabad Stock Exchange pursuant to a SEBI order dated January 25, 2013, following the exit of the exchange. The company's equity shares are currently listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited.

Business area of the company

The company manufactures high quality premium cement. The company is also in business of power generation.

Products/Services

• Manufacturing and trading of cement
• Generation of power

Awards and Accreditations

• 2004: Certificate of appreciation for meritorious performance in implementing the programmes of Environment Protection, pollution control and plantation work – Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board
• 2008: ppreciation certificate for “Best Cleaner Production Practices and Waste minimization Techniques” – Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board
• 2009: Appreciation certificate for “Best Cleaner Production Practices and Waste minimization Techniques” – Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board
• 2015: Certificate of Merit for “Fastest Growing Cement Company (Small Category) - 1st rank” - 7th Construction World Annual Awards 2009 – ASAPB Media Information Group
• 2015: Excellence in corporate social responsibility - Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry
• 2013: Certificate of excellence for Smart Innovation – INC - India innovative 100
• 2015: ISO 9001: 2008 for quality management system for manufacture and supply of cement
• 2015: BS OHSAS 18001:2007 for occupational health and safety management system for manufacture and supply of cement
• 2015: ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management system for manufacture and supply of cement
• 2021: Awarded as India's Second Fastest Growing Cement Company in the Small Category at the 4th Indian Cement Review Awards, 2021, held virtually by FIRST Construction Council and INDIAN CEMENT REVIEW alongside CEMENT EXPO- 11th International exhibition.
• 2023-24: Received Best performance award felicitated by Bureau of Indian Standard, Hyderabad in January 2024 for product of OPC and PPC for Zero failures for the last four consecutive years.

Milestones

• 1994: Initial Public Offering of the company
• 1999: Change of name of the company from ‘Shez Cements Limited’ to ‘Anjani Portland Cement Limited’
• 2001: Installation of secondary crusher at the plant.
• 2003: Introduction of high efficiency cyclones, burners and introduction of screw compressors in place of unit compressors
• 2004: Calciner modification done to improve production.
• 2005: Installed an additional cement mill to increase cement grinding capacity.
• 2007: Installation of RABH and distribution control system.
• 2010: Started production at the second plant and achieved rated capacity
• 2010: Certified as an ISO 9001:2008 company.
• 2011: Awarded Commendation Certificate for IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards 2011 in the category of Manufacturing.
• 2011: Launch of Mobile Concrete Solutions –NirmaanSanjeevani
• 2012: Alternate fuels - online feeding system established
• 2014: Promoter acquires majority equity stake in the company
• 2019: The company’s production level touched 9.88 lakh tons, which reflects a growth of 7.57% year on year.
• 2021: Acquired 82.51% stake in Bhavya Cements
• 2025: Increased kilns production by optimizing kiln operations & Raw mix.
• 2026: Board approved the gradual transition of the brand of the cement manufactured by the company and its subsidiary, M/s Bhavya Cements, from ‘Anjani’ and ‘Bhavya’ brands respectively to ‘Chettinad’ as part of the brand harmonization / brand integration initiative in the Cement vertical at the group level.