UltraTech Cement Emerges as Largest Cement Producer Outside China

• UltraTech’s installed domestic capacity surpasses 200 MTPA, becoming the largest cement producer outside China.

• Added 8.7 MTPA via new units in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh.

• Global consolidated capacity reaches 205.5 MTPA.

• Doubled capacity from 100 to 200 MTPA in under seven years.

• Major contributor to India’s housing, highways, metros, and landmark infrastructure projects.

• Plans ₹16,000+ crore capex to exceed 240 MTPA while advancing sustainability goals.

UltraTech Cement has crossed a major threshold in its growth journey, announcing that its installed cement manufacturing capacity in India has moved beyond 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The milestone follows the commissioning of three new grinding units, reinforcing the company’s standing as the largest cement producer globally outside China.

The Aditya Birla Group flagship expanded capacity by a combined 8.7 MTPA through facilities located in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Patratu in Jharkhand, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. With these plants now operational, UltraTech’s domestic capacity has reached 200.1 MTPA. Including its international operations—amounting to 5.4 MTPA across the UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka—the company’s consolidated global capacity stands at 205.5 MTPA.

The new units are strategically positioned to strengthen supply chains in high-demand regions. The Shahjahanpur facility supports infrastructure growth across North India’s expanding construction corridor. The Patratu unit enhances supply to Jharkhand’s industrial zones, while the Vizag plant caters to the rapidly urbanising coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh.

UltraTech’s latest achievement underscores the pace of its expansion. While the company took 36 years to build its first 100 MTPA of capacity—a benchmark reached in 2019—it has managed to double that figure in less than seven years, reflecting an aggressive scale-up strategy.

Commenting on the development, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, linked the company’s progress to India’s broader manufacturing ambitions. He noted that the vision outlined under the “Make in India” initiative called for strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and positioning India as a global production hub. According to him, UltraTech’s growth trajectory reflects the alignment of business ambition with national development goals, supporting infrastructure creation, employment, and self-reliance.

UltraTech cement has played a visible role in landmark infrastructure and housing projects across the country. The company states that its products have contributed to the construction of one in every three homes in India. It has also been used in roughly 40 percent of the concrete roads developed under the National Highways Authority of India and about 80 percent of metro rail networks built nationwide. Key projects featuring UltraTech cement include the New Parliament Building, the Mumbai Coastal Road, the Dwarka Expressway, Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Sonamarg Tunnel, and the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor.

Managing Director K C Jhanwar highlighted that the company’s growth has been powered by a combination of greenfield expansions and targeted acquisitions. This blended strategy has enabled UltraTech to establish a comprehensive manufacturing footprint that reaches even remote parts of the country. He acknowledged the contributions of customers, suppliers, employees, and local communities in helping the company achieve the milestone.

Looking ahead, UltraTech has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable operations. The company is working to lower carbon emissions per tonne of cement produced, increase the adoption of alternative fuels and raw materials, and promote environmentally responsible construction practices.

Expansion remains firmly on the agenda. UltraTech has lined up projects supported by capital expenditure exceeding Rs 16,000 crore, which are expected to push its consolidated capacity beyond 240 MTPA in the coming years. As India continues its infrastructure push, the company appears poised to play an even larger role in shaping the country’s built environment.