Dalmia Bharat begins commercial production at 2.4 MTPA cement grinding unit in Assam

Cement maker Dalmia Bharat Ltd on Saturday (March 15) said its material subsidiary Dalmia Cement (North East) Ltd has commenced commercial production at its newly expanded 2.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) cement grinding capacity in Lanka, Hojai district, Assam.”…we are pleased to inform you that today, i.e. on March 15, 2025, Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited, a material subsidiary of the Company, has successfully commenced commercial production of its 2.4 MTPA Increased Cement Grinding Capacity at Lanka, Distt. Hojai, Assam,” Dalmia Bharat said in a regulatory filing.
With this expansion, Dalmia Bharat Group’s total cement manufacturing capacity has increased to 49 MTPA from the previous 46.6 MTPA. The company’s capacity utilisation stands at 60% on a pro-rata basis.
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The project, which required an investment of ₹696 crore, has been financed through a mix of equity, debt, and internal accruals. The expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for cement in the northeastern region, strengthening Dalmia Bharat’s market presence in the area.

Shares of Dalmia Bharat Ltd ended at ₹1,619.20, down by ₹25.85, or 1.57%, on the BSE.

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