JK Cement Limited announced a significant operational enhancement at its Muddapur facility in Karnataka, effective March 19, 2026. The company successfully increased its cement grinding capacity by 1.00 MnTPA, raising the total capacity from 3.50 MnTPA to 4.50 MnTPA. This expansion was achieved through strategic debottlenecking and optimization of existing production systems, requiring no new facility setup. The firm’s overall grey cement capacity now stands at 32.26 MnTPA.
Operational Capacity Enhancement Confirmed
JK Cement Limited formally notified the stock exchanges on March 19, 2026, regarding a successful upgrade to its production capabilities. The expansion specifically targeted the cement grinding unit at the JK Cement Works, Muddapur, Karnataka.
The grinding capacity at this location was successfully augmented by 1.00 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MnTPA). This adjustment raises the total grinding capacity at Muddapur from 3.50 MnTPA to 4.50 MnTPA. The accompanying clinker capacity for this unit now stands at 2.64 MnTPA.
Strategy Focused on Optimization
The management highlighted that this capacity gain was realized entirely through an internal strategy involving debottlenecking and optimization of the existing production system. Importantly, this was achieved without setting up any new facility, reflecting efficiency improvements in current asset utilization.
Total Company Capacity Update
As a direct consequence of this enhancement, JK Cement’s consolidated overall grey cement production capacity now totals 32.26 MnTPA. This figure includes the capacity attributed to the company’s subsidiary operations.
Regulatory Filing Details
The disclosure confirmed that no specific format disclosures mandated by the referenced SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, were applicable to this announcement.
Source: BSE
