Ramco Industries raises Maksi plant project cost to ₹250 crore
Ramco Industries Limited’s board approved increasing the project cost for its Maksi, Madhya Pradesh plant from ₹180 crore to ₹250 crore on May 27, 2026. The facility will produce Fibre Cement Boards with a capacity of 58,000 M.T. p.a.

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Ramco Industries Limited’s board has approved an increase in the project cost for its new manufacturing facility at Maksi, Madhya Pradesh, from ₹180 crore to ₹250 crore. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on May 27, 2026. The plant is intended for the production of Fibre Cement Boards with an installed capacity of 58,000 M.T. p.a.
The project was initially approved by the board on November 5, 2025, with an estimated cost of ₹180 crore. The revised cost represents a gross value increase, while the manufacturing capacity and location remain unchanged. The company stated that apart from the cost escalation, there are no other modifications to the details previously disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) regulations.
Project Details
The following table outlines the key parameters of the project:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Maksi, Madhya Pradesh |
| Product | Fibre Cement Boards |
| Installed Capacity | 58,000 M.T. p.a. |
| Initial Project Cost | ₹180 crore |
| Revised Project Cost | ₹250 crore |
The board meeting commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 2:00 p.m. on the same day. The approval was communicated to the stock exchanges by S. Balamurugasundaram, Company Secretary and Legal Head.
Historical Stock Returns for Ramco Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.73% | +7.14% | +8.91% | -8.69% | +13.60% | +5.61% |
What specific factors drove the nearly 39% increase in project costs?
How will the company finance the additional ₹70 crore required for the project?
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