Nuvoco Vistas Corporation has announced a Rs 200 crore investment to expand its cement grinding capacity in eastern India by four million tonne per annum (MTPA), lifting its regional capacity from 19 MTPA to 23 MTPA, a rise of over 20 percent.

The phased expansion, set to continue through FY27, includes a new mill at the Arasmeta plant and debottlenecking initiatives at Jojobera, Panagarh, and Odisha facilities. The company aims to support its premiumisation strategy and increase the share of blended cement, expecting benefits from lower costs and enhanced competitiveness.

“With cement demand in India estimated to grow at 7–8 percent annually, we are well-placed for a growth trajectory in the long run,” said Managing Director Jayakumar Krishnaswamy. Nuvoco is also upgrading logistics, including a clinker loading system at Sonadih and a railway siding at its Odisha plant, to improve efficiency and reduce freight costs.