The UltraTech company announced the commissioning of an additional 0.6 mtpa slag-based grinding capacity at its existing unit at Karur, Tamil Nadu. This follows the earlier commissioning of 2.7 MTPA greenfield grinding capacity at Karur on 2nd April 2024.
The total capacity of the plant stands at 3.30 mtpa. This expansion will enhance the company’s ability to meet the growing demand for composite cement in the Southern region, enhancing its blended cement ratio.
The company’s continued focus on improving the clinker conversion ratio is aligned with its long-term growth strategy, and these strategic investments play a crucial role in achieving operational efficiency and sustainability.
Consequent to the above, the company’s total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity is 166.91 mtpa. Along with its overseas capacity of 5.4 mtpa, the Company’s global capacity stands at 172.31 mtpa.