Andhra Pradesh, July 16, 2026: Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL) has laid the foundation stone for its second manufacturing unit in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant expansion of its cement manufacturing capacity in southern India. The project, involving an investment of ₹3,100 crore, is expected to manufacture one of the world's greenest cements while creating around 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Limited, senior government officials and company executives.
Scheduled for commissioning by Q3 FY28, the integrated manufacturing facility will have a clinker capacity of 6.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and a cement production capacity of 9.6 MTPA, making it Dalmia Bharat's largest integrated manufacturing unit in southern India.
According to the company, the plant has been designed with sustainability at its core. It will operate on more than 80% renewable power, recycle all of its water requirements and support the production of low-carbon cement as part of the company's broader sustainability strategy.
Commending the investment, Shri Nara Lokesh said: “We see in Dalmia Bharat a strong partner that wholeheartedly shares our vision of building a globally competitive, future-ready economy through sustainable industrialisation. We welcome the company’s continued faith in Andhra Pradesh and look forward to strengthening this partnership to create jobs, empower local communities, strengthen our industrial base and position our state as a global benchmark for green, technology-led growth."
Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Limited, said: "Andhra Pradesh has been an integral part of our growth journey for over a decade. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu Ji, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of India's most progressive and investment-friendly States. Transparent governance, policy stability, world-class infrastructure, and a strong commitment to ease of doing business have created an ecosystem that has encouraged Dalmia Bharat to make yet another significant investment in the State.”
He further added: "This world-class unit is a clear reflection of our long-term vision of redefining cement manufacturing for a low-carbon future. We are creating a next-generation manufacturing ecosystem capable of producing one of the world's greenest cements, while setting new benchmarks in efficiency and sustainability. As a partner in Bharat's growth journey, we are committed to building manufacturing assets that not only support the nation's infrastructure needs today but also contribute to its sustainability goals."
The company said the expansion is also expected to generate business opportunities for local MSMEs, transporters, contractors and service providers, while strengthening its community development initiatives through its flagship CSR programmes, DIKSHa and Gram Parivartan.
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