JK Lakshmi Cement has lined up a fresh investment of Rs. 1,816 crore to expand its production capacity in Chhattisgarh, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy focused on India’s fast-growing eastern and central markets.
The company announced on November 25 that the proposed investment will be used to increase clinker production capacity by 2.31 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and cement grinding capacity by 1.2 MTPA. This expansion is expected to significantly strengthen the company’s supply capabilities at a time when infrastructure, housing and industrial activity in these regions continue to gather momentum.
The memorandum of understanding for the project was signed during the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect event held in New Delhi, in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The agreement marks one of the larger private sector investment commitments made in the state’s cement sector this year.
The company said the new capacity will enable it to better serve high-demand markets across Eastern and Central India, where construction activity remains robust across segments such as housing, roads, urban infrastructure and industrial development. The expansion also aligns with the firm’s broader roadmap to scale up its total cement capacity to around 30 MTPA over the coming years.
Shrivats Singhania, deputy managing director of JK Lakshmi Cement, said the expansion reflects the company’s next phase of growth. He noted that Chhattisgarh has long been a cornerstone of the company’s manufacturing strategy, and the latest investment will further strengthen its ability to provide reliable and efficient supply to key regional markets.
Over the past decade, the company has steadily built its footprint in the state since setting up its integrated manufacturing plant in Durg in 2015. The facility currently has a clinker production capacity of 1.8 MTPA and cement capacity of 2.7 MTPA. Over the years, the company has upgraded its operations with energy-efficient technologies, higher automation and improved logistics supported by better rail connectivity.
These efforts have helped JK Lakshmi Cement improve operational efficiency while also lowering its environmental footprint. The company has also worked closely with local communities and authorities, contributing to industrial development and employment generation in the region.
Arun Shukla, president and director at the company, said that Chhattisgarh continues to display strong and broad-based economic momentum. He described it as one of the most promising markets for cement demand in the country, driven by sustained government spending on infrastructure, urban expansion and private sector investment.
Industry observers point out that cement demand in Central and Eastern India has been growing at a faster pace than the national average, supported by highway construction, railway projects, affordable housing schemes and industrial corridors. For manufacturers, expanding capacity in strategically located states such as Chhattisgarh allows cost-effective distribution across multiple demand centres.
JK Lakshmi Cement’s latest investment also reflects a wider trend in the industry, where producers are adding fresh capacity in anticipation of long-term structural demand rather than short-term market cycles. With the new capacity coming on stream in the coming years, the company is expected to strengthen its competitive position in a region that is becoming increasingly important to India’s construction and infrastructure story.
