The Company’s first phase of growth launched in December, 2020 is on track and estimated to be completed by the end of FY23. During the quarter, the Company commissioned 1.3 mtpa brownfield capacity at Dalla, Uttar Pradesh, taking the total capacity in India to 115.85 mtpa and 121.25 mtpa globally. In the second half of this year, the Company will commission another 15.4 mtpa of greenfield / brownfield expansion and start the next financial year with a capacity of 131.25 mtpa in India.
Work on the second phase of growth of 22.6 mtpa announced during the first quarter has already commenced. Main plant orders have been placed and civil work started at some sites. Commercial production from these new capacities is expected to go on stream in a phased manner, by FY25.
Upon completion of the latest round of expansion, the Company’s capacity will grow to 159.25 mtpa, reinforcing its position as the third largest cement company in the world, outside of China.
