Ambuja Cement eyes Rs 10 billion plant in Jharkhand

Adani Group's Ambuja Cements (ACL) has announced a Rs 10 billion investment to establish a four million tonnes per annum (MTPA) cement grinding unit in Jharkhand's Godda district. The project, which is planned to be located near Adani Power (Jharkhand), is part of a comprehensive approach to dispose of fly ash in an environmentally safe manner, contributing to a circular economy, as per the company's statement. According to ACL, the unit is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for more than 2,500 people and will achieve a significant milestone in contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. The company also mentioned that it already operates two cement plants in Jharkhand with a combined capacity of six MTPA.