Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., India’s trusted building materials company and the fifth-largest cement player by capacity, has announced its expansion plans in line with its business strategy. The company is working on multiple projects to achieve sustainable growth and diversify its market reach.

The company is strengthening its presence in the East by adding 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cement grinding capacity through a new mill at the Arasmeta Cement Plant and several debottlenecking projects at its Jojobera, Panagarh, and Odisha Cement Plants. This expansion, backed by an investment of approximately Rs 2 billion, is expected to be completed by the end of FY2026-27. Key timelines for the additional capacity are:

• 1 MTPA during Q3 of FY2025-26

• 2 MTPA by the end of FY2025-26

• 1 MTPA during FY2026-27

These enhancements will increase Nuvoco’s cement capacity in the East by over 20 per cent within the next one and a half years, raising it from 19 MTPA to 23 MTPA.

Nuvoco has also completed several internal projects to improve its competitiveness and processes. A new coal unloading and clinker loading wagon system at the Sonadih Cement Plant will reduce rake handling time by around 50 per cent. Additionally, the Odisha Cement Plant Railway siding will enable seamless rail transport of raw materials and cement to new markets, thereby reducing freight costs.

Collectively, these initiatives are expected to lower operational costs, improve plant capacity utilisation, and reinforce Nuvoco’s ability to deliver competitively and sustainably with greater access to Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha markets.

Mr. Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director of Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., commented on the expansion: “With cement demand in India estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7–8 per cent in FY2025-26, we are well-placed for a growth trajectory in the long run. Our recent acquisition of Vadraj Cement Limited, coupled with these strategic investments, is a testament to our relentless pursuit to maintain our leadership position in the East while acquiring a higher market share in the West and North.”

He added, “Our growth journey is deeply aligned with our commitment to sustainability. By strategically increasing the share of blended cement with this capacity enhancement, we will offer our customers more sustainable choices. By improving our Clinker-to-Cement ratios, we expect to considerably reduce CO₂ emissions. This initiative reinforces our vision of building a safer, smarter, and sustainable world with a stronger market presence.”