Birla Corporation's RCCPL to invest Rs 3,475 crore in cement capacity expansion in Uttar Pradesh
By Aman Shukla Published on May 8, 2025, 20:15 IST
Birla Corporation Limited, through its wholly owned material subsidiary RCCPL Private Limited, has announced a significant capacity expansion plan aimed at strengthening its position in the Indian cement industry. The Board of Directors of RCCPL approved the investment during their meeting held on 8th May 2025.
As part of this expansion, RCCPL will set up a 3.70 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield clinker manufacturing unit at Maihar in Madhya Pradesh. Alongside this, the company plans to establish two greenfield grinding units in Uttar Pradesh with a combined capacity of 3.40 MTPA. The grinding units will be located in the eastern and western parts of the state, with capacities of 1.4 MTPA and 2 MTPA, respectively.
Currently, RCCPL has a cement production capacity of 9.81 MTPA and recorded a capacity utilisation of 88.8% during the financial year 2024–25. The addition of the new clinker and grinding units is part of a strategic move to cater to rising demand and enhance operational efficiency across key markets.
The clinker manufacturing unit at Maihar and the grinding unit in East Uttar Pradesh are expected to be operational by the third quarter of financial year 2027–28. The grinding unit in West Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for commissioning by the fourth quarter of financial year 2028–29.
The total investment earmarked for this expansion stands at ₹3,475 crore. The funding will be secured through a mix of internal accruals and debt, reflecting a balanced financial approach.
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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