Ramco Cements has announced a significant increase in its cement grinding capacity after successfully carrying out de-bottlenecking at two of its major plants. The company’s Kalavatala Plant in Andhra Pradesh and Valapady Grinding Unit in Tamil Nadu have both seen capacity upgrades. At Kalavatala, the capacity has been increased from 1.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA, while the Valapady Unit’s capacity has risen from 1.6 MTPA to 2 MTPA.
With this expansion, Ramco Cements’ total cement grinding capacity has grown by 0.9 MTPA, from 23.14 MTPA to 24.04 MTPA. The upgrades were achieved with an aggregate investment of ₹58 crores, and the company has obtained all necessary approvals to operate at the enhanced capacity.
This capacity expansion is expected to bolster Ramco Cements’ production capabilities, further strengthening its market position in the Indian cement industry.
