Jindal Cement charts aggressive expansion plan to reach 10 million tonnes capacity

Jindal Cement has unveiled an ambitious growth roadmap that will see its cement production capacity increase fourfold to 10 million tonnes over the next two to three years. The expansion, backed by an investment of approximately ₹3,000 crore, signals the company’s intent to emerge as a stronger regional player at a time when India’s cement demand outlook remains robust.

Currently operating with a grinding capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per annum, Jindal Cement runs facilities at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh and Angul in Odisha. These plants, located close to the group’s steel operations, give the company a strategic advantage in terms of raw material access and logistics efficiency. As part of the expansion, nearly ₹2,500 crore will be deployed to add 4.5 million tonnes of new capacity at these existing sites, with Raigarh set to add 3 million tonnes and Angul 1.5 million tonnes.

Once the next phase is commissioned, expected around the September quarter next year, Raigarh’s total capacity will rise to 4 million tonnes, while Angul will reach 3 million tonnes. In parallel, Jindal Cement is planning to establish a 3 million tonne grinding unit in the Delhi NCR region, with an estimated investment of ₹450–500 crore. This facility will play a key role in introducing GGBS-based, lower-carbon cement products to northern markets.

The company’s expansion comes amid sustained infrastructure spending and steady housing demand across India. With national cement capacity already exceeding 600 million tonnes, competition remains intense, dominated by a few large players. However, Jindal Cement is betting on regional strength, particularly in eastern India, where per capita cement consumption remains the lowest in the country.

Eastern India will continue to be the company’s core focus even beyond the 10 million tonne milestone. By 2026, Jindal Cement expects to operate around 7 million tonnes of capacity in the region and has already secured approvals to double this further. With demand in the east projected to grow by 7 to 8 percent, the company believes the region offers significant headroom for long-term, sustainable growth.