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UltraTech Cement boosts production capacity by 1.4 MTPA per annumUltraTech Cement Share Price | The company said the newly-added cement production capacity has been achieved through debottlenecking initiatives at three key grinding units located at Nagpur, Panipat and Jhajjar.By CNBCTV18.com May 5, 2025, 11:02:04 AM IST (Published)2 Min ReadCement manufacturer UltraTech Cement Ltd on Monday, May 5, announced the successful commissioning of additional cement capacity totaling 1.4 million tonne per annum (MTPA).

The company said the newly-added cement production capacity has been achieved through debottlenecking initiatives at three key grinding units located at Nagpur, Panipat and Jhajjar.

In Nagpur, Maharashtra, the company added 0.6 MTPA, while its Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana, contributed 0.4 MTPA each. These upgrades reflect the company’s continued focus on optimising operations and enhancing production capabilities across its network, the company said.

With the completion and stabilization of these enhancements, the company’s total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity has risen to 184.76 MTPA. Including its overseas operations, which contribute an additional 5.4 MTPA, the company’s global cement capacity now stands at 190.16 MTPA.

These upgrades are part of the company’s broader capacity expansion program aimed at meeting growing market demand and strengthening its position in both domestic and international markets.

Last month, UltraTech Cement announced its highest-ever dividend along with its March quarter results. The company’s board approved a dividend of ₹77.5 per share, surpassing the previous payout of ₹70 per share.

This dividend payout will lead to a total outgo of ₹2,283.75 crore for the company and will be taxable in the hands of shareholders. The company has not announced a record date for the distribution yet.

In its March quarter earnings report, UltraTech cautioned about potential short-term challenges in the sector, although most key metrics were broadly in line with market expectations.

Shares of UltraTech Cement were trading 0.6% higher at ₹11,690.5 apiece on the BSE around 10.25 am.

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