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Ramco’s Eastern Playbook Expands—Construction Chemicals Take Center Stage

Updated: July 16, 2025 17:15

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Ramco Cements Ltd has commissioned its fifth construction chemical plant in Haridaspur Village, Jajpur District, Odisha. The facility is housed within its existing cement grinding unit and is designed to meet surging demand across Eastern India.

Key Highlights:

- The new unit boosts total installed capacity for construction chemicals to 5 lakh tonnes per annum

- Product portfolio includes waterproofing compounds, tile adhesives, and concrete admixtures

- Location offers logistical advantages for Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand markets

Operational Impact:

- Enhances Ramco’s diversification beyond core cement offerings

- Supports FY26 capex plan of Rs 12 billion focused on manufacturing and logistics upgrades

- Complements recent infrastructure additions including a private railway siding in Andhra Pradesh

Market Outlook:

- Eastern India’s infrastructure boom is driving demand for value-added construction materials

- Ramco’s integrated cement-plus-chemicals model positions it as a one-stop solution provider

Sources: Business Upturn, Indian Cement Review, Economic Times, Ramco Cements Press Releases.

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