JK Lakshmi Cement shares in the spotlight: Firm to invest ₹1,816 crore to expand production capacity

The company plans to increase its clinker production capacity by 2.31 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and cement grinding capacity by 1.2 MTPA, supported by a proposed investment of ₹1,816 crore.

The MoU for the proposed investment was formally signed during the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect event held on Tuesday in New Delhi, in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

This new capacity will boost the company's ability to serve rapidly growing markets across Eastern and Central India, where demand for building materials remains high.

The expansion supports JK Lakshmi Cement's goal of increasing capacity to about 30 MTPA in the coming years.

"This expansion marks an important step in how we are shaping JK Lakshmi Cement's next phase of growth. Chhattisgarh has been central to our manufacturing strategy, and this investment strengthens our ability to serve Eastern and Central India with reliable, efficient capacity," JK Lakshmi Cement Deputy Managing Director Shrivats Singhania said.

Over the past decade, the company has played a crucial role in strengthening Chhattisgarh's industrial landscape since establishing its integrated plant in Durg in 2015, said a PTI report.

The company has undertaken numerous initiatives, including establishing a manufacturing facility with a capacity of 1.8 MTPA of clinker and 2.7 MTPA of cement, upgrading operations with energy-efficient technologies and advanced automation, and improving logistics through enhanced rail connectivity.

"Chhattisgarh continues to demonstrate strong and broad-based economic momentum, making it one of the most promising markets for cement demand in the country," Arun Shukla, President & Director at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd, said.

JK Lakshmi Cement Q2 FY26 Results

JK Lakshmi Cement reported a consolidated net profit of ₹80.63 crore for the September quarter of FY26, helped by volume growth and cost efficiencies.

The company had posted a loss of ₹30.8 crore in the July-September period a year ago.

Its revenue from operations was up 24.1% at ₹1,531.77 crore in the September quarter compared to ₹1,234.29 crore in the year-ago period.

Total expenses of JKLC were at ₹1,451.74 crore, up 14.8% in the September quarter of FY'26.

Its sales volume was up 14.7% to 28.43 lakh tonnes in the second quarter of FY'26.

JKLC's total income, which includes other income, was also up 25% to ₹1,554.44 crore.

About JK Lakshmi Cement

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited is one of the prominent cement companies in India. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of cement and cementitious products like ready-mix concrete (RMC) and autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks with manufacturing facilities in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.

Its product range includes an array of cement products like ordinary Portland cement (OPC), Portland pozzolana cement (PPC), Portland slag cement (PSC) and composite cement.

Its cement brand includes JK Lakshmi Cement, JK Lakshmi PRO+ Cement, Platinum Heavy Duty Cement, and Platinum Supreme Cement. Its value-added solutions include JK Lakshmiplast Gypsum Plaster, JK Smartbond Mortar, JK Lakshmi Smart Serv Cement, and others.