JSW Cement said it has commissioned an additional 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity at its Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka, taking the total capacity of the plant to 6 MTPA. With the expansion, which has been done at an investment of Rs 4.61 billion, JSW Cement’s total installed milling capacity has increased to 20.6 MTPA, the company said in a statement. JSW Cement has set a target to increase its total milling capacity to 40.85 million tonnes in the near term through greenfield and brownfield expansions across India.
“This new capacity at Vijayanagar is a significant step towards increasing our total capacity to 40.85 MTPA, while maintaining our commitment to sustainability. As we continue to expand, our focus will continue to be on innovative and sustainable manufacturing practices that support the global shift towards a circular economy,” said Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement.