India: UltraTech Cement’s new unit

A 1.6 million tonne grinding unit has been commissioned in Haryana in India by India-based UltraTech Cement. This brings its cement production capacity to 63.1 million tonnes/year. Aditya Cement in Rajasthan will supply the clinker needed for the unit. It aims to increase its total production capacity to 71million tonnes/year. Meanwhile, the cement company is planning to raise INR 90 billion (€1.21 billion/US$1.37 billion). Shareholders approval has been sought.
September 23, 2015 Read time: 1 min

A 1.6 million tonne grinding unit has been commissioned in Haryana in India by India-based 6846 UltraTech Cement.

This brings its cement production capacity to 63.1 million tonnes/year.

Aditya Cement in Rajasthan will supply the clinker needed for the unit. It aims to increase its total production capacity to 71million tonnes/year.

Meanwhile, the cement company is planning to raise INR 90 billion (€1.21 billion/US$1.37 billion).

Shareholders approval has been sought.

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