Birla Corporation, the flagship of the MP Birla Group, has been declared the preferred bidder for the Gourum Khan Ki Dhani (South) limestone block in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, following an e-auction conducted by the state government.

The block spans 499.63 hectares and is located in a region renowned for high-quality cement-grade limestone, forming part of a larger mineral-rich belt in western Rajasthan. In a regulatory filing, the company stated, "The company emerged as the preferred bidder with the highest final price offer of 20.60 per cent." 

The acquisition strengthens the company’s vertical integration in cement manufacturing and aligns with its plans to scale operations efficiently. With existing cement plants in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, the new block adds vital resource strength to its supply chain network.