UltraTech Cement Becomes the Largest Cement Company Outside China

• UltraTech crosses 200 MTPA capacity in India, reaches global scale
• New grinding units operational in UP, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh
• Company targets over 240 MTPA capacity with ₹16,000 crore expansion plan

New Delhi: UltraTech Cement has achieved a major milestone by crossing 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed cement production capacity in India. This development places the company among the top global players and makes it the largest cement producer outside China.

The latest capacity expansion comes after the commissioning of three new grinding units in Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand), and Vizag (Andhra Pradesh). These additions have increased the company’s domestic production capacity to 200.1 MTPA, while its consolidated global capacity now stands at 205.5 MTPA, including overseas operations in the UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka.

The newly operational units are strategically located to meet rising demand in key growth regions. North India’s construction corridor, Jharkhand’s industrial belt, and Andhra Pradesh’s rapidly urbanising coastal areas are expected to benefit from improved cement supply and faster project execution timelines.

This milestone also highlights the company’s rapid growth trajectory. While it took UltraTech nearly 36 years to achieve its first 100 MTPA capacity milestone in 2019, the next 100 MTPA has been added in less than seven years—reflecting a significant acceleration in expansion strategy.

Part of the Aditya Birla Group, UltraTech Cement has played a critical role in shaping India’s infrastructure landscape. The company’s cement has been used in some of the country’s most iconic projects, including the New Parliament Building, Mumbai Coastal Road, Dwarka Expressway, Navi Mumbai International Airport, Sonamarg Tunnel, and the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor.

According to company data, UltraTech contributes to one in every three homes built in India, supports two out of every five kilometres of concrete roads developed under the National Highways Authority of India, and has been involved in four out of every five kilometres of metro rail networks constructed nationwide.

Commenting on the achievement, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, linked the growth to India’s broader manufacturing vision. He stated that the company’s expansion aligns with the goals of Make in India, which focuses on strengthening domestic manufacturing and enhancing global competitiveness.

Managing Director K C Jhanwar added that the company’s growth has been driven by a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, allowing it to build a strong nationwide presence that reaches even remote markets.

Alongside expansion, UltraTech continues to focus on sustainability initiatives. The company is actively working to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of cement, increase the use of alternative fuels and raw materials, and promote environmentally responsible construction practices across projects.

Looking ahead, UltraTech Cement is not slowing down. The company has announced a capital expenditure plan of over ₹16,000 crore, which is expected to further boost its consolidated production capacity to more than 240 MTPA in the coming years.

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