UltraTech Cement Limited has announced the commissioning of an additional 1.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) grinding capacity at its existing unit in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.

This expansion is part of the company's ongoing capacity expansion plans, which were first announced in June 2022.

With this latest addition, UltraTech Cement’s total cement production capacity now stands at 156.06 mtpa. The capacity increase is aligned with the company’s strategy to strengthen its market presence and meet the growing demand for cement in India.

This expansion forms part of the 22.6 mtpa capacity expansion plan that UltraTech had committed to in June 2022.