India’s Grey Cement Capacity Landscape Shifts as JK Cement Crosses 31 MTPA with Buxar Commissioning

Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, and Madhavkrishna Singhania, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JK Cement Ltd., say the new Bihar plant strengthens regional supply and national scale

JK Cement Ltd. has commissioned a new grey cement manufacturing facility in Buxar, Bihar, taking its total installed production capacity to 31.26 million tonnes per annum. With this expansion, the company crosses the 30 MTPA milestone and enters the top five grey cement manufacturers in India by capacity.
The Buxar plant has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum and is spread across 100 acres. Strategically located on the Patna–Buxar highway, the facility is positioned to enable faster distribution across Bihar and adjoining regions. Commercial production at the plant commenced on January 29, 2026, following the start of construction in March 2025.

Commenting on the commissioning, Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement Ltd., said crossing 31 MTPA represents a significant phase in the company’s expansion journey. He stated that the Buxar plant is a strategic addition that supports JK Cement’s national footprint while contributing to Bihar’s development vision through industrial growth, infrastructure support, and employment generation.
The new facility strengthens JK Cement’s regional presence in eastern India. While the company entered the Bihar market last year through supplies from its Prayagraj plant, the commissioning of the Buxar unit allows for local manufacturing and delivery within 24 hours across the state. This is expected to improve service levels and supply efficiency for infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects.

Sharing his perspective, Madhavkrishna Singhania, Joint Managing Director and CEO, JK Cement Ltd., said the Buxar commissioning positions the company among the top five producers of grey cement in India. He noted that local production enhances the company’s ability to serve Bihar more effectively and aligns with the region’s growing infrastructure momentum. He added that proximity to customers and scale of operations will help support sustainable growth for both the company and the state.
The project involved an investment of approximately ₹500 crore and is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment. In addition to strengthening the local economy, the plant is anticipated to attract ancillary industries, contributing to the broader industrial ecosystem in the region.

With the commissioning of the Buxar plant, JK Cement continues to expand its manufacturing footprint while aligning capacity growth with regional demand, logistics efficiency, and long-term infrastructure development across India.

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