BirlaNu To Build New Fibre Cement Board Plant In Nellore

26 Nov 2025 CW Team

Akshat Seth, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BirlaNu, said the investment aligns with the company’s long-term growth roadmap while supporting regional employment. The first phase involves an outlay of Rs 1.27 billion to set up a large-scale unit expected to generate nearly 600 direct and indirect jobs. The plant will cater to both domestic and export markets, improving fibre cement board availability for fast-growing construction and infrastructure sectors.

The upcoming facility will incorporate advanced production technologies and efficient process workflows. BirlaNu plans to use fly ash from coal-based thermal power plants as a key raw material, reducing industrial waste and promoting circular-economy practices within the Nellore industrial belt. The strategy aims to streamline raw-material sourcing, increase cost competitiveness and build a resilient supply chain for fibre cement board production.

BirlaNu also intends to scale the Nellore site further in a planned second phase, adding units for PVC pipes, fittings and construction chemicals. This integrated approach will allow the company to supply a broader range of building-material solutions from a single location, enhancing operational efficiency and market responsiveness.

The multi-phase project underscores BirlaNu’s commitment to expanding its manufacturing footprint across India while supporting local economic development through job creation and supply-chain participation. The Nellore facility is expected to become a key contributor to the company’s long-term growth strategy in the building-materials sector.

BirlaNu has announced a new greenfield manufacturing facility in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, marking a major expansion of its building-materials portfolio. The company will establish a dedicated fibre cement board plant to strengthen its manufacturing network and support future product diversification. Akshat Seth, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BirlaNu, said the investment aligns with the company’s long-term growth roadmap while supporting regional employment. The first phase involves an outlay of Rs 1.27 billion to set up a large-scale unit expected to generate nearly 600 direct and indirect jobs. The plant will cater to both domestic and export markets, improving fibre cement board availability for fast-growing construction and infrastructure sectors. The upcoming facility will incorporate advanced production technologies and efficient process workflows. BirlaNu plans to use fly ash from coal-based thermal power plants as a key raw material, reducing industrial waste and promoting circular-economy practices within the Nellore industrial belt. The strategy aims to streamline raw-material sourcing, increase cost competitiveness and build a resilient supply chain for fibre cement board production. BirlaNu also intends to scale the Nellore site further in a planned second phase, adding units for PVC pipes, fittings and construction chemicals. This integrated approach will allow the company to supply a broader range of building-material solutions from a single location, enhancing operational efficiency and market responsiveness. The multi-phase project underscores BirlaNu’s commitment to expanding its manufacturing footprint across India while supporting local economic development through job creation and supply-chain participation. The Nellore facility is expected to become a key contributor to the company’s long-term growth strategy in the building-materials sector.

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