JK Cement Commissions 3.00 MnTPA Cement Grinding Unit at Buxar, Bihar
JK Cement Limited commissioned a 3.00 MnTPA cement grinding unit at Buxar, Bihar on January 29, 2026, as part of its 6 MnTPA expansion plan approved in January 2024. The expansion includes both brownfield enhancements across Panna, Hamirpur, and Prayagraj facilities, and greenfield development in Bihar. Following this commissioning, the company's total grey cement production capacity has reached 31.26 MnTPA, including subsidiary capacity.
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JK Cement Limited has successfully commissioned a 3.00 MnTPA cement grinding unit at its JK Cement Works facility in Buxar, Bihar on January 29, 2026. This significant milestone represents a key component of the company's ambitious 6 MnTPA expansion strategy and strengthens its manufacturing footprint in eastern India.
Strategic Expansion Initiative
The newly commissioned facility forms part of JK Cement's comprehensive 6 MnTPA expansion plan, which was approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on January 20, 2024. This strategic initiative encompasses both brownfield and greenfield projects designed to enhance the company's production capabilities across multiple locations.
| Expansion Component: | Details |
|---|---|
| Commissioning Date: | January 29, 2026 |
| Facility Location: | JK Cement Works, Buxar, Bihar |
| Capacity Added: | 3.00 MnTPA |
| Project Type: | Greenfield Cement Grinding Unit |
| Total Expansion Plan: | 6 MnTPA |
Comprehensive Expansion Framework
The 6 MnTPA expansion plan comprises two major components strategically distributed across the company's operational network. The brownfield expansion focuses on enhancing existing facilities, while the greenfield component establishes new production capabilities in Bihar.
Brownfield Expansion Details
The brownfield expansion includes significant enhancements to clinker and cement grinding capacities:
- Clinker Capacity Enhancement: 3.30 MnTPA increase with design capacity of 10,000 TPD and potential capacity of 12,000 TPD
- Cement Grinding Capacity: 3 MnTPA distributed equally across three locations
- Distribution: 1 MnTPA each at Panna, Hamirpur, and Prayagraj facilities
Greenfield Development
The greenfield component focuses on establishing new cement grinding capacity of 3 MnTPA in Bihar, which has now been successfully commissioned at the Buxar facility.
Enhanced Production Capacity
Following the commissioning of the Buxar facility, JK Cement's overall grey cement production capacity has reached 31.26 MnTPA. This figure includes the capacity of the company's subsidiary company, representing a substantial increase in the organization's manufacturing capabilities.
| Capacity Metric: | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Total Capacity: | 31.26 MnTPA |
| Recent Addition: | 3.00 MnTPA (Buxar) |
| Capacity Includes: | Subsidiary company capacity |
| Product Type: | Grey cement production |
Regulatory Compliance and Previous Milestones
The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This commissioning continues the company's series of expansion achievements, following previous disclosures regarding:
- Capacity expansion of cement grinding unit at Prayagraj (October 25, 2025)
- Commissioning of Clinker Line-2 at Panna (December 3, 2025)
- Capacity expansion at Panna and Hamirpur by 1 MnTPA each (January 16, 2026)
The successful commissioning of the Buxar facility demonstrates JK Cement's commitment to its strategic growth objectives and reinforces its position in the Indian cement industry. The company continues to execute its expansion plan systematically, enhancing production capabilities across its operational network while maintaining focus on operational excellence and market expansion.
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