UltraTech Cement commissions third Birla White Wall Care Putty plant

21 Nov 2022 CW Team

UltraTech Cement has announced the start-up of the third Birla White Wall Care Putty plant in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, with a capacity of 4 LMT per annum and a total investment of Rs 1.87 billion. The existing two plants are located in Rajasthan at Kharia and Madhya Pradesh at Katni.

The company now has a Wall Care Putty capacity of 13.0 LMT per year, further strengthening its market position.

With its existing White Cement manufacturing capacity in India and its investment in Ras Al Khaimah Company for White Cement and Construction Material in the UAE, the Company is strategically positioned to serve the country's White Cement and Wall Care Putty markets.

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