JK Cement Limited has informed the Exchange about General UpdatesIncrease in Cement grinding capacity at Company's Muddpur Plant by 1 MnTPA through debottlenecking and optimization of existing production system.
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JK Cement has increased cement grinding capacity at its Muddapur plant in Karnataka by 1 million tonnes per annum (MnTPA), taking it from 3.50 MnTPA to 4.50 MnTPA. The clinker capacity at the plant stands at 2.64 MnTPA. This expansion was achieved through debottlenecking and optimization of the existing production system, without setting up any new facility or significant capital expenditure. With this addition, the company's overall grey cement production capacity now stands at 32.26 MnTPA, including subsidiary companies.
This is a low-cost capacity addition that should improve operational efficiency and revenue potential without straining the company's balance sheet. Shareholders can expect modest positive impact on production volumes and margins, though the capacity increase is relatively small (~3% of total grey cement capacity).