UltraTech Cement Exceeds 200 MTPA Capacity
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 18, 2026
The significant capacity expansion by Aditya Birla Group===UltraTech Cement is a positive signal for the Indian construction and infrastructure sectors, indicating robust demand and growth. It solidifies Aditya Birla Group===UltraTech Cement's market leadership, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and a positive outlook for the company's stock.
Aditya Birla Group===UltraTech Cement, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed cement manufacturing capacity in India. This makes Aditya Birla Group===UltraTech Cement the world's largest cement producer outside China. The company commissioned three new grinding units in Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand), and Vizag (Andhra Pradesh), adding 8.7 MTPA. This rapid expansion, which took less than seven years to double from 100 MTPA, was achieved through a combination of greenfield and brownfield expansions, as well as strategic acquisitions including UltraTech Cement, Jaypee Cement, Binani Cement, Century, Kesoram Industries, and India Cements. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla highlighted the unprecedented scale of this achievement, noting that Aditya Birla Group===UltraTech Cement's capacity is almost twice that of the United States and greater than the entire European Union. The company plans further expansion to 240+ MTPA by FY28 with an investment of ₹16,000 crore, supporting critical national projects across India.
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