UltraTech Cement Ltd commissions 1.3 MTPA brownfield cement capacity

UltraTech Cement Limited has announced the commissioning of 1.3 mtpa brownfield cement capacity at Sonar Bangla, West Bengal, taking the Unit's capacity to 3.3 mtpa.

With this, the Company completes the first phase of expansion in the Eastern region. The Company has commissioned cement capacity of 10.3 mtpa in the region over the last two years, catering to the rapidly growing cement demand in the region. Moreover, it will facilitate in reducing lead distance and in increasing the Company's blended cement ratio, which is in line with its stated endeavour of reducing carbon emissions from its operations.

The Company's total grey cement manufacturing capacity in India now stands at 131.25 mtpa.

Shares of UltraTech Cement Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 8221.50 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 8326.55. The total number of shares traded during the day was 13321 in over 4270 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 8369.15 and intraday low of 8154.50. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 109390434.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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