NUVOCO Vistas to Expand in the East

Mumbai, September 1, 2025: Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a trusted building materials company and the fifth-largest cement player in terms of capacity, has announced its expansion plans in line with its business strategy. The company has been working on multiple projects to achieve sustainable growth to diversify its market reach and footprint.
 
Enhancing cement grinding capacity by 4 MMTPA in the East with an Investment of INR 200 crore

The company is strengthening its presence in the east by expanding cement grinding capacity through a new mill at the Arasmeta Cement Plant, complemented by a series of debottlenecking projects at Jojobera, Panagarh and Odisha cement plants.

Including a new mill, the company plans to add 4 MMTPA of grinding capacity through equipment upgrades, process improvement and internal debottlenecking initiatives by the end of FY2026-27.

Key timelines include additional capacities of 1 MMTPA during Q3 of FY2025-26, followed by 2 MMTPA by the end of FY2025-26 and 1 MMTPA during FY2026-27. With these enhancements, Nuvoco’s cement capacity in the east will rise by over 20 per cent within the next one-and-a-half years, increasing from 19 MMTPA to 23 MMTPA.
 
Adding Competitive Advantage by Completing Enhancement Projects

Nuvoco has been consistently focusing on upgrading its manufacturing facilities to stay ahead of market needs and serve its customers better.

The company has completed several internal projects that enhance its competitiveness and processes, including a new coal unloading and clinker loading wagon system at the Sonadih Cement Plant, which reduces rake handling time by 50 per cent. Additionally, the Odisha Cement Plant Railway siding will enable seamless rail transport of raw materials and cement to new markets, reducing freight costs.

Collectively, these initiatives are expected to lower operational costs, improve plant capacity utilisation and reinforce Nuvoco’s ability to deliver competitively and sustainably with greater access to eastern Madhya Pradesh, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha markets.

“With cement demand in India estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7-8 per cent in FY2025-26, we are well-placed for a growth trajectory in the long run,” said Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, MD, Nuvoco Vistas.

“Our recent acquisition of Vadraj Cement Limited, coupled with these strategic investment in augmenting our existing facilities, is a testament to our relentless pursuit to continue our leadership position in the east while acquiring higher market share in the west and north markets.”
 
He added, “At Nuvoco, our growth journey is deeply aligned with our commitment to sustainability. With the planned capacity enhancement, we are strategically increasing the share of blended cement, which will help us to serve our customers with more sustainable choices.”

By improving the clinker-to-cement ratios, “we expect to reduce CO₂ emissions considerably. This initiative reinforces our vision of building a safer, smarter and sustainable world with a stronger market presence.”