Ambuja Cement plans to expand capacity to reach 50 MTPA

Ambuja Cement is progressing to become the 'Most Innovative, Sustainable and Competitive Building Solutions Company in India'. Ambuja Cement has a robust road map to become the best in the industry with strategies structured under key levers of Growth, Competitiveness, Innovation & Digitalisation and Sustainability.

Its new facility in Marwar Mundwa, Rajasthan will enhance clinker capacity by 3 MTPA and help improve cement sales by 5 MTPA, contributing to the long-term strategy of capacity expansion. This Greenfield integrated plant, at a total investment of ₹2,350 crores, will commence operations by Q3 2021. Ambuja is evaluating brownfield expansions in Bhatapara and Maratha plants. It is also looking at significant debottlenecking opportunities across all plants. The growth plans will be executed in the mid-term for Ambuja to reach 50 MTPA cement capacity.

Ambuja's Operating EBITDA grew by 23% to ₹2,647 crores and Net Profit grew by 17% to ₹1,790 crores in 2020.

It has launched its special product, 'Ambuja Kawach', which is a sustainable water-repellent cement and reduces carbon footprint by 33%. It has aligned to its parent's 'Net Zero' plan and sustainability strategy. Ambuja's Sustainable Development Plan 2030 has a sharp focus on climate and energy, building a circular economy, conserving resources and nature, and driving meaningful change in the lives of communities.