UltraTech Achieves Historic 200 MTPA Capacity Milestone, Becomes Largest Cement Producer Outside China
New Delhi, April 22, 2026: UltraTech Cement Limited, the flagship cement company of the Aditya Birla Group, has surpassed 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed capacity in India. This milestone was reached following the commissioning of three new grinding units on Tuesday, collectively adding 8.7 MTPA to the company’s portfolio. With this expansion, UltraTech has secured its position as the largest cement manufacturer in the world outside of China, boasting a domestic capacity of 200.1 MTPA and a total consolidated global capacity of 205.5 MTPA, the company said in a press release.
The three new facilities are strategically located in Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand), and Vizag (Andhra Pradesh). These units were specifically positioned to address the rising demand within North India’s construction corridor, Jharkhand’s industrial sectors, and the rapid urbanization occurring along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The achievement marks an unprecedented pace of growth for the firm; while it took 36 years for UltraTech to reach its first 100 MTPA in 2019, the second 100 MTPA was added in less than seven years.
Reflecting on the achievement, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, linked the company’s success to national manufacturing goals.
“Over a decade ago, our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, articulated a defining vision through Make in India — a call to rekindle our nation’s manufacturing ambition and elevate it to global scale, as a driver of growth, jobs, and self-reliance. UltraTech has translated this vision into action by matching ambition with execution, and domestic strength with global competitiveness, to help anchor India’s infrastructure story. The 200 MTPA milestone, also describes India’s place in the world, an India that has grown comfortable with scale, in its ambitions, its execution, and its sense of self. India stands at a defining juncture, where choices made over the next decade, will shape infrastructure for generations. That calls for continuity of purpose and clarity of execution. And UltraTech is well positioned to translate this moment into enduring value for all stakeholders,” Birla said.
UltraTech’s influence on the national landscape is extensive, with the company’s products used in one out of every three homes in India and the majority of the country’s metro rail and concrete road projects. Its cement has been a foundational element in landmark infrastructure such as the New Parliament Building, the Mumbai Coastal Road, and the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.
Managing Director K C Jhanwar credited this nationwide footprint to a mix of internal growth and smart investments. “UltraTech’s capacity growth has been driven by organic expansions across multiple geographies, complemented by strategic acquisitions — together establishing a nationwide manufacturing footprint that serves consumers in the most remote corners of the country. We are grateful to every partner — our customers, suppliers, employees, and communities — who made this milestone not just achievable, but inevitable,” Jhanwar stated.
Despite the massive scale of its operations, the company maintains that sustainability remains a core focus alongside production volume. UltraTech is currently implementing a roadmap to reduce CO₂ emissions and increase the use of alternative fuels. Looking ahead, the company has already initiated its next phase of growth. Supported by a capital expenditure exceeding ₹16,000 crore, UltraTech is on track to reach a consolidated capacity of 240+ MTPA, further solidifying its role in India’s ongoing infrastructure development.
