en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indian cement manufacturer Dalmia Bharat Limited held a groundbreaking ceremony in July 2026 for its second integrated cement plant in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. The company's CEO Puneet Dalmia and senior local government officials attended the event. The plant, with an investment of $321 million, is part of the expansion plan announced by the company in 2025 and is expected to commence production in the third quarter of fiscal year 2028.
Dalmia Bharat is one of India's leading cement groups, with a strong presence in the southern and eastern markets. The company is the fourth-largest cement producer in India, with an annual capacity exceeding 45 million tons. The new integrated cement plant in Kadapa is a core project of the company's southern expansion strategy, which will significantly enhance its market coverage in Andhra Pradesh and surrounding areas.
The new plant will include a complete clinker production line and supporting cement grinding facilities, with an annual design capacity of 6.1 million tons of clinker and 9.6 million tons of cement. Once operational, it will become Dalmia Bharat's largest integrated cement production base in southern India, helping to meet the growing demand for infrastructure and housing construction in the region. In recent years, Andhra Pradesh has been advancing large-scale infrastructure construction and urban development projects, driving sustained demand for building materials such as cement. The project will create numerous direct and indirect job opportunities locally, boosting regional economic development.
Dalmia Bharat stated that the new plant will adopt advanced production technologies and environmental standards, aiming for low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable operations. The company plans to further optimize its supply chain layout in the southern market through this plant, enhancing customer service capabilities. This investment also reflects Dalmia Bharat's confidence in the long-term growth prospects of the Indian cement market.
