Birla Corporation Plans Cement Expansion and Strategic Diversification

18 Sep 2025 CW Team

Birla Corporation Limited, the flagship firm of the M P Birla Group, plans to consolidate its cement operations while pursuing meaningful diversification. Speaking at the company’s AGM, Chairman Harsh V Lodha highlighted that Birla Corporation is a key player in central India’s cement sector, with a current production capacity of 20 million tonnes.

The company aims to raise capacity to 27.6 million tonnes by 2028–29 through new grinding units and clinkerisation, with an estimated capital expenditure of Rs 43.35 billion. Lodha added that coal block allocations are progressing through various stages of approval.

On diversification, the company is exploring multiple avenues, including efforts to enhance revenue from its jute business—the Birla Jute Mill, historically the first by an Indian family. Renewable energy consumption is also rising, reflecting the company’s focus on sustainable practices.

Managing Director & CEO Sandip Ghose emphasised the company’s goal to protect market share in both volume and value, particularly in central India. “By consolidating our core cement operations, we can achieve better price realisation and strengthen our position,” he said, adding that strategic diversification will help the company move up the value chain.

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