Dalmia Bharat increases cement output in Tamil Nadu

By OEM Update Editorial May 18, 2024 12:29 pm IST

Indian cement company Dalmia Bharat Limited has invested ₹204 crores in a new cement mill in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, adding 1.0 million tonnes to its existing capacity, aiming to boost its market presence and meet rising demand in the region.

Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), a prominent Indian cement company, disclosed the installation of a new cement mill at its current cement producing facility in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. This new plant adds 1.0 million tonnes of cement capacity to the company’s total installed capacity, which now stands at 45.6 million tonnes, including subsidiaries. With an investment of ₹.204 crores, this strategic brownfield development aims to increase its market presence in the South and address the region’s growing cement demand. This development is in line with the company’s long-term growth strategy, which aims to increase total installed capacity to 110-130 MT by 2031.

Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “We continue to focus on strategic capital expenditure, maximizing on the region’s growth prospects and further enhance our market position in the South. Driven by robust infrastructure development, housing and investments, we anticipate cement demand to rise. This increased capacity will facilitate the growing demand in the Southern region.”                    

Dalmia Bharat has a strong presence in the Tamil Nadu market, operating two integrated cement manufacturing units in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur, as well as a grinding unit in Sattur. The organisation is also a key contributor to the south’s greatest infrastructure effort, Bharatmala, which helps to expand critical transport networks and supports regional development. It also provided specialty cement for airport infrastructure projects in Calicut and Chennai. The company has long-standing ties to the region, dating back to the construction of its first cement plant at Dalmiapuram, which laid the groundwork for its industry presence.