Ramco Cements Boosts Grinding Capacity by Nearly 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.

Tamil Nadu-based Ramco Cements announced on Friday that it has increased its cement grinding capacity by nearly one million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The company achieved this by implementing debottlenecking measures at its Kalavatala Plant in Andhra Pradesh, raising capacity from 1.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA.

Additionally, at its Valapady Grinding Unit in Salem District, Tamil Nadu, Ramco Cements also enhanced grinding capacity from 1.6 MTPA to 2 MTPA through similar debottlenecking efforts.

With these upgrades, the company’s total cement grinding capacity has increased by 0.9 MTPA, bringing it from 23.14 MTPA to 24.04 MTPA, supported by an investment of ₹58 crore. The company has received the necessary consent to operate from relevant authorities for these capacity expansions.

For the financial year ending March 31, 2024, Ramco Cements reported a revenue of ₹9,349.83 crore. The company operates five integrated cement units and six grinding units across India.

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