JK Cement to invest ₹4,805 crore in 7 MTPA greenfield expansion in Rajasthan, Punjab

Leading manufacturer of grey cement and global white cement producer, JK Cement Ltd, on Friday (August 15) said its board has approved a greenfield expansion project involving a new cement line with a total capacity of 7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).The plan includes a 4 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 3 MTPA cement grinding facility at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, along with two split grinding units of 2 MTPA each in Rajasthan and Punjab. The total investment for the project is estimated at ₹4,805 crore.

The company also announced senior management changes. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Shambhu Singh, who has served for over 17 years, will superannuate on October 31, 2025.

Also Read: JK Cement declares ₹15 final dividend for FY25, announces record dateBhumika Sood, currently Deputy Company Secretary, will assume the role of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer from November 1, 2025, and will be designated as Key Managerial Personnel and part of the Senior Management.

Additionally, Raghav Moreshwar Tare, Group Financial Controller, has been designated as Senior Management Personnel effective August 1, 2025. Neeraj Singhal, who previously served as Group Financial Controller and was part of the Senior Management, transitioned on August 1, 2025, to the role of Head – Internal Audit & Risk Compliance. As the position is independent of management, he is no longer classified as Senior Management Personnel.

On Thursday (August 14), shares of J K Cement Ltd ended at ₹7,006.50, up by ₹67.85, or 0.98%, on the BSE.

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