Birla Corp Wins Strategic Limestone Block in Rajasthan, Boosts Cement Ambitions

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Birla Corporation Ltd has been declared the preferred bidder for a limestone block in Rajasthan, marking a key milestone in its raw material acquisition strategy.

Key Highlights

The block, located in Jaisalmer district, spans 160.3882 hectares and is part of the mineralrich Gourum Khan Ki Dhani (South) region.
Birla Corp secured the bid with a final price offer of 20.60 percent during the stateconducted eauction.
The area is known for highgrade cement limestone, critical for longterm supply chain stability.

Strategic Impact

The allocation strengthens Birla Corp’s raw material security and supports its expansion plans across its cement units in
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.
The mining lease will be granted post statutory approvals, aligning with the company’s compliance roadmap.

Market Response

Shares of Birla Corp rose over 3 percent following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism around future capacity utilization and margin growth.

Sources: Economic Times Realty, Angel One, Business Standard, Rediff Money, Rajasthan DMG Notification