The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 115.91 crore to Tamil Nadu Cement
Corporation for modernising its Alangulam unit in Virudhunagar district.
The plant has a production capacity of 4,00,000 tpa. The proposed
modernisation will increase production by 50 per cent, and will also reduce the
production cost by 50 per cent.
The company manufactures and markets its 'Arasu' brand cement in Tamil Nadu
and Kerala.