JSW Cement Starts Production at Nagaur Plant, Expands Capacity to 24.1 MTPA

JSW Cement has commenced production at its greenfield integrated cement manufacturing plant in Nagaur, marking its entry into North India.

With the commissioning of this facility, the company’s total cement grinding capacity has reached 24.1 MTPA, while its clinker manufacturing capacity stands at 9.74 MTPA, including capacity from its joint venture operations.

The Nagaur plant includes a 3.30 MTPA clinkerisation unit and a 2.50 MTPA cement grinding unit, with an additional 1.00 MTPA grinding unit currently under development. Strategically located, the facility will cater to high-growth markets across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region.

The project has been funded through a mix of equity and long-term debt, with Rs 800 crore allocated from the company’s IPO proceeds for part-financing.

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, said, “The commencement of production at the Nagaur, Rajasthan facility is a pivotal moment for JSW Cement. Our aim, as outlined during our IPO process, was to put the company firmly on the path of becoming a pan-India player and with this commissioning the company enters the fast-growing Northern Indian market. We look forward to servicing the growing needs of the region and contributing to the economic growth of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the NCR area. I am truly excited that the company was able to commission this greenfield integrated unit within 21 months showcasing our project execution capabilities. With this commissioning, the company is firmly on track to achieve its 41.85MTPA capacity on or before FY29.”

Nilesh Narwekar, CEO of JSW Cement, added, “Foraying into the rapidly-growing north Indian market is a strategic priority for us. These states are witnessing some of the highest growth rates and massive infrastructure development. With the Nagaur facility, we aim to provide our customers with high-quality, eco-friendly cement and a world-class service experience, all the while maintaining our position as one of the world’s most sustainable cement producers. With this expansion, the company is also moving closer to its mid-term capacity target of 41.85 MTPA in India. and its long-term vision of achieving 60 MTPA capacity.”

The plant is designed as a model of sustainable manufacturing. The facility includes provisions for the co-processing of alternative fuels in the kiln and a 7 km long Overland Belt Conveyor to transport limestone from the mines, thereby reducing the environmental impact of road transport. The world class plant will also soon feature a 16 MW Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) to capture and reuse heat from the production process, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.