UltraTech Cement Expands Capacity with New 8.7 mtpa Units
UltraTech Cement commissions 8.7 mtpa cement capacity
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UltraTech Cement has successfully commissioned 8.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of new cement capacity across three locations in India, boosting its total domestic capacity to 200.1 mtpa. This expansion reinforces its position as the world's largest cement company by sales volume.
- 01UltraTech Cement has added 8.7 mtpa of new cement capacity.
- 02New facilities include 2.7 mtpa in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and 3.0 mtpa each in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and Patratu, Jharkhand.
- 03The total domestic grey cement capacity now stands at 200.1 mtpa.
- 04UltraTech's global capacity, including overseas operations, is 205.5 mtpa.
- 05The company is the largest cement manufacturer globally, excluding China.
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UltraTech Cement has commissioned 8.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of new cement capacity, enhancing its operational capabilities significantly. The new facilities include a 2.7 mtpa cement grinding unit in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and two 3.0 mtpa units in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and Patratu, Jharkhand. This expansion brings UltraTech's total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity to 200.1 mtpa. With an additional 5.4 mtpa of overseas capacity, the company's global cement capacity now totals 205.5 mtpa. This strategic move not only strengthens UltraTech's market position but also reinforces its status as the world's largest cement company by sales volume, and the largest single-country cement manufacturer globally, excluding China.
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This expansion will likely lead to increased employment opportunities in the regions where the new plants are located and may contribute to lower cement prices due to enhanced supply.
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