JSW Cement Expands Vijayanagar Plant: Increased Capacity and Investment

JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 2 million tonnes per annum capacity at its Vijayanagar plant, boosting total capacity to 6 MTPA. With an investment of Rs 461 crore, the company's overall grinding capacity now stands at 20.6 MTPA. The CEO reiterated the commitment to sustainable practices and future expansions.

JSW Cement announced on Tuesday that it has added 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to its current capacity at its Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka. This boosts the plant's total capacity to 6 MTPA.

The Rs 461 crore investment has increased the overall installed grinding capacity of JSW Cement to 20.6 MTPA, according to a company statement.

The addition is part of JSW Cement's larger goal to reach a grinding capacity of 40.85 MTPA in the near future through both greenfield and brownfield expansions across India.

"This new capacity at Vijayanagar is a significant step towards increasing our overall capacity to 40.85 MTPA while maintaining our commitment to sustainability," stated JSW Cement CEO Nilesh Narwekar.

The company will continue to invest in both brownfield and greenfield projects across northern and central India, with proposed units in Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies.)