UltraTech Cement to Exceed 200 MT Capacity in FY26, Chairman Announces

UltraTech Cement has announced plans to exceed a production capacity of 200 million tonnes by the end of fiscal year 2026, achieving this milestone a year earlier than initially projected. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla shared this update during the company’s annual general meeting, emphasizing UltraTech’s ambition to become the leading cement producer globally, outside of China.

Currently, UltraTech ranks as the third-largest cement producer in the world, outside of China, with a present production capacity of 192.26 million tonnes for grey cement and 2.7 million tonnes for white cement. In fiscal year 2025, the company expanded its capacity by 42.6 million tonnes, with 16.3 million tonnes achieved through organic growth and 26.3 million tonnes through strategic acquisitions, notably including India Cements and Kesoram Industries.

Birla highlighted that UltraTech’s contributions extend beyond mere cement production. “We enable the highways that connect cities and communities, the homes that nurture families, the bridges that accelerate commerce, and the infrastructure that powers growth,” he stated, reflecting the company’s broader impact on national infrastructure.

The company’s vision aligns closely with India’s aspirations for 2047, marking the centenary of the nation’s independence. Birla reaffirmed the commitment to fostering a “strong, self-reliant, prosperous, and globally competitive India.” His remarks underscore the ambition to support the country’s development goals over the next two decades.

In terms of financial performance, UltraTech reported a net revenue of ₹75,955 crore for fiscal year 2025, along with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of ₹13,302 crore. The company also saw sales volumes surge by over 14%, reaching 135.83 million tonnes.

As India currently holds the position of the second-largest cement producer globally, with an installed capacity of around 600 million tonnes, UltraTech’s growth trajectory positions it to play a critical role in cementing the nation’s infrastructure future.