Jindal Cement Plans ₹3,000 Crore Expansion to Quadruple Capacity to 10 MT

• Capacity to rise from 2.5 MT to 10 MT in 2–3 years

• Major expansions planned at Raigarh and Angul plants

• Strategy aligned with India’s infrastructure and housing growth

Jindal Cement, part of the Naveen Jindal Group, is gearing up for a major growth push with plans to increase its cement production capacity four-fold to 10 million tonnes per annum over the next two to three years. The expansion will involve an estimated investment of ₹3,000 crore, reflecting the company’s confidence in sustained demand from India’s infrastructure and housing sectors.

Chief Executive Officer Rohit Vohra confirmed that all regulatory approvals required for the expansion are already in place. He said the company intends to scale up operations in a phased and disciplined manner, focusing on efficiency and long-term sustainability.

At present, Jindal Cement operates with a combined grinding capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per annum. This includes 1 million tonnes at its Raigarh plant in Chhattisgarh and 1.5 million tonnes at its Angul facility in Odisha. Both units are located close to Jindal Steel operations, offering potential advantages in logistics, raw material access, and energy integration.

A large share of the planned capital expenditure—around ₹2,500 crore—will be used to expand these existing facilities. The Raigarh unit is set to add 3 million tonnes of new capacity, while the Angul plant will see an additional 1.5 million tonnes. By focusing on brownfield expansion, the company aims to reduce execution risks and optimize costs.

Industry analysts note that the timing of the expansion aligns with strong demand expectations. India’s cement capacity currently exceeds 600 million tonnes, dominated by large players such as UltraTech Cement and Adani Cement. Jindal Cement’s expansion is expected to intensify competition, particularly in eastern and central India.

The move signals growing confidence in India’s construction pipeline, driven by government-led infrastructure spending, urban housing demand, and industrial growth. With this expansion, Jindal Cement is positioning itself as a stronger mid-sized player, seeking scale while maintaining operational discipline.

As the additional capacity comes on stream, the company is expected to improve market reach, enhance supply stability, and strengthen its role in supporting India’s long-term development needs.