UltraTech Cement commissions additional 2.7 MTPA grinding capacity in Aligarh

UltraTech Cement Ltd has commissioned an additional cement grinding capacity of 2.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at its Aligarh unit in Uttar Pradesh.

With this, the total cement grinding capacity at the Aligarh facility has increased to 4 MTPA, taking the company’s overall cement capacity in Uttar Pradesh to 13.1 MTPA.

The capacity expansion is part of UltraTech’s ongoing growth strategy aimed at strengthening its footprint in high-growth markets. The enhanced capacity is expected to improve the company’s ability to service demand more efficiently, while also optimising market reach and logistics.

UltraTech Cement’s total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity now stands at 191.36 MTPA. Including its overseas capacity of 5.4 MTPA, the company’s total global cement capacity has reached 196.76 MTPA.

More recently, the company reported its Q3 earnings result last month, posting an impressive 27% growth in net profit to ₹1,729.4 crore. The growth accounts for one-time exceptional expense of ₹88 crore under the new labour code.

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Both revenue and EBITDA grew as well. Operating revenue rose 23% to ₹21,830 crore while EBITDA grew 35.2% to ₹3,915 crore, with margins improving to 17.94%.

Consolidated cement sales volumes grew 15% YoY, with domestic grey cement markets up 29.4%. Capacity utilisation improved to 77%, and the company commissioned 1.8 MTPA of new cement capacity in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

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