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New Delhi: In a major achievement, UltraTech Cement Limited has surpassed 200+ million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed cement manufacturing capacity in India. The cement flagship of the Aditya Birla Group commissioned three new cement grinding units today, with a cumulative capacity of 8.7 MTPA. Importantly, UltraTech has become the world’s largest cement company, outside China.

UltraTech Cement Ltd’s three new cement grinding units are located in:

• Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh)
• Patratu in Jharkhand)
• Vizag in Andhra Pradesh

The three units have been selected in the northern region in the country to cater with an aim to cater to North India’s booming construction corridor, the industrial heartland of Jharkhand, and the rapidly urbanising coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh.

UltraTech’s Rapid Expansion

The three new units has helped UltraTech’s India capacity rising to 200.1 MTPA and its consolidated global capacity to 205.5 MTPA, which includes 5.4 MTPA from its operations in the UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka.

UltraTech has been expanding at a very rapid pace. The Aditya Birla Group firm took 36 years to reach 100+ MTPA, which was achieved in 2019. However, the firm took only 7 years to meet the next 100 MTPA.

Kumar Mangalam Birla praises PM Modi

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Make in India initiative and focussing on manufacturing and infrsatructure development.

“Over a decade ago, our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, articulated a defining vision through Make in India — a call to rekindle our nation’s manufacturing ambition and elevate it to global scale, as a driver of growth, jobs, and self-reliance. UltraTech has translated this vision into action by matching ambition with execution, and domestic strength with global competitiveness, to help anchor India’s infrastructure story. The 200 MTPA milestone, also describes India’s place in the world, an India that has grown comfortable with scale, in its ambitions, its execution, and its sense of self. India stands at a defining juncture, where choices made over the next decade, will shape infrastructure for generations. That calls for continuity of purpose and clarity of execution. And UltraTech is well positioned, to translate this moment into enduring value for all stakeholders,” Kumar Mangalam Birla said.

A release of the company mentioned that UltraTech is involved in construction of one in every three homes in India, two out of every five kilometres of NHAI’s concrete roads, and four out of every five kilometres of metro rail across the country. Its cement has powered landmark projects such as the New Parliament Building (Central Vista), the Mumbai Coastal Road, the Dwarka Expressway, Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Sonamarg Tunnel, and the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.

“UltraTech’s capacity growth has been driven by organic expansions across multiple geographies, complemented by strategic acquisitions — together establishing a nationwide manufacturing footprint that serves consumers in the most remote corners of the country. We are grateful to every partner — our customers, suppliers, employees, and communities — who made this milestone not just achievable, but inevitable,” Mr K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited, said.

UltraTech is committed to reduce specific CO₂ emissions per tonne of cement, increase the use of alternative fuels and raw materials, and embed green construction practices across its value chain.

UltraTech announced that the ongoing projects, backed by a capex of over Rs.16000 crore, will take the company’s consolidated cement manufacturing capacity to 240+ MTPA.