Dalmia Bharat Commences Commercial Production of its New Grinding Unit of 2.4 MTPA at Lanka, Assam

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 17, 2025: Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), India’s leading cement company, has successfully commenced commercial production of its 2.4 MTPA increased Cement Grinding Capacity at Lanka, Assam. With this, the total cement manufacturing capacity of the Group stands at 8 MnT in North-East and overall 49 MTPA Pan-India. The new unit is part of the company’s planned investment of Rs 3,642 Cr, which was announced in May-23, to strengthen its market presence and meet the growing demand in the region. This Grinding Unit’s integrated Clinker Unit of 3.6 MnT is on an advanced stage of commissioning and expected to come in Q2 FY26.

On the commissioning of the new grinding unit, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Limited, said: “I am happy to say that the commissioning of 2.4 MnT capacity makes us the largest cement manufacturers of the North-East India. There is an increased focus for infrastructure development in the North-East and this capacity will help us cater to the growing cement demand. We will continue to partner with the states for the creation of landmark projects in the region.”

Dalmia Bharat has had a strong presence in the Northeast for more than 10 years. With a total manufacturing capacity of 8 MTPA, the company operates four cement plants—three in Assam and one in Meghalaya. It has been a key contributor to landmark projects such as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, Sela Tunnel, and Dhuburi-Phulbari Bridge. Its social initiatives focus on skill development, community welfare, and environmental conservation, aligning with its long-term vision for responsible growth.


About Dalmia Bharat:

Founded in 1939, Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL) (BSE/NSE Symbol: DALBHARAT) is one of India’s pioneering cement companies headquartered in New Delhi. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 49 MnT, Dalmia Bharat Limited (including its subsidiaries) is the fourth-largest cement manufacturing company in India by installed capacity. Spread across 10 states and 15 manufacturing units. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, prides itself at having one of the lowest carbon footprints in the cement world globally. It is the first cement company to commit to RE100, EP100 & EV100 (first triple joiner) – showing real business leadership in the clean energy transition by taking a joined-up approach.

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