JSW Cement Forays Into North India With Nagaur Plant

24 Mar 2026 CW Team

The commencement increases the company's total cement grinding capacity to 24.1 million tonnes per annum (mn tpa) and brings total clinker manufacturing capacity, including the capacity at its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, to nine point seven four million tonnes per annum (mn tpa). The firm described these additions as strengthening its supply chain and regional reach. The Nagaur site is positioned strategically to reduce logistics for northern markets.

The Nagaur integrated plant comprises a three point three mn tpa clinkerisation unit and a two point five mn tpa cement grinding unit, with an additional one mn tpa grinding unit under construction. The facility was completed within 21 months, demonstrating the company's project execution capabilities. Management indicated the combined configuration will improve service levels and product availability across target states.

The plant was funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt and the company allocated eight billion (bn) Rs from the fresh issue proceeds of its initial public offering to part-finance the unit. The financing was presented as part of a broader capital plan to support capacity additions and operational enhancements. The firm said the investment aligns with its mid-term growth objectives.

The site is designed with sustainability measures including provision for co-processing alternative fuels, a seven kilometre overland belt conveyor to move limestone from nearby mines and a forthcoming 16 megawatt (MW) Waste Heat Recovery System to recycle process heat and lower emissions. The company reported the expansion brings it closer to its mid-term capacity target of 41.85 mn tpa and to a longer term ambition of 60 mn tpa.

JSW Cement has commenced production at a greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, marking its first integrated facility in north India and extending the JSW Group's national presence. The Nagaur unit will serve high-growth markets in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region. The company presented the commissioning as a key step in its pan-India expansion. The commencement increases the company's total cement grinding capacity to 24.1 million tonnes per annum (mn tpa) and brings total clinker manufacturing capacity, including the capacity at its joint venture JSW Cement FZC, to nine point seven four million tonnes per annum (mn tpa). The firm described these additions as strengthening its supply chain and regional reach. The Nagaur site is positioned strategically to reduce logistics for northern markets. The Nagaur integrated plant comprises a three point three mn tpa clinkerisation unit and a two point five mn tpa cement grinding unit, with an additional one mn tpa grinding unit under construction. The facility was completed within 21 months, demonstrating the company's project execution capabilities. Management indicated the combined configuration will improve service levels and product availability across target states. The plant was funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt and the company allocated eight billion (bn) Rs from the fresh issue proceeds of its initial public offering to part-finance the unit. The financing was presented as part of a broader capital plan to support capacity additions and operational enhancements. The firm said the investment aligns with its mid-term growth objectives. The site is designed with sustainability measures including provision for co-processing alternative fuels, a seven kilometre overland belt conveyor to move limestone from nearby mines and a forthcoming 16 megawatt (MW) Waste Heat Recovery System to recycle process heat and lower emissions. The company reported the expansion brings it closer to its mid-term capacity target of 41.85 mn tpa and to a longer term ambition of 60 mn tpa.

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