JK Cement Paints Arm Plans Rs 130 Crore Telangana Facility
JK Cement's paints subsidiary is set to invest Rs 130 crore in a manufacturing plant in Telangana, according to reports published on 24 October 2026. The announcement came alongside the group's Q2 FY27 financial results, with net profit reported at between Rs 169.30 crore and Rs 173 crore — ET Realty reported a 6% rise to Rs 169.30 crore, while NDTV Profit reported a 7.8% rise to Rs 173 crore.
No further details on plant capacity, timeline or technology have been reported. The investment adds to a growing pipeline of paints and coatings capital projects across India tracked by Projects India.
Key Project Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Promoter / Investor | JK Cement (paints arm) |
| Location | Telangana |
| Investment Value | Rs 130 crore |
| Sub-sector | Paints & Dyestuff |
| Reported By | NDTV Profit, 24 October 2026 |
Disputed Profit Figures Across Outlets
The two outlets that covered JK Cement's Q2 FY27 results differed on the net profit figure. ET Realty reported a 6% rise to Rs 169.30 crore, whereas NDTV Profit reported a 7.8% rise to Rs 173 crore. The difference may reflect varying methodologies or adjustments applied by each publication. Neither source text could be retrieved to resolve the discrepancy, and both figures are presented here as reported.
Where the Paints & Dyestuff Pipeline Stands
Projects India tracks 94 live projects in the Paints & Dyestuff sub-sector, with one added in the last 90 days. Of those, 38 are currently under approvals, 16 are in active construction, 20 have been completed, eight are in planning, five have received approvals, and four are on hold.
Geographically, Gujarat leads with 24 tracked projects, followed by Maharashtra with 16, Andhra Pradesh with 12, Karnataka with 9, West Bengal with 8 and Uttar Pradesh with 6. Notable projects in the active pipeline include a Rs 2,070 crore water-based paints facility by Asian Paints in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, and a Rs 600 crore expansion by Berger Paints in Durgapur, West Bengal — both currently under approvals. Kansai Nerolac Paints has a Rs 510 crore project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where construction has started.
The JK Cement Telangana plant, if confirmed in the Projects India database, would represent a new entry for Telangana in a sub-sector where Andhra Pradesh currently holds 12 tracked projects — the highest in the southern region. Suppliers and contractors active in the southern states should watch for formal approvals filings from JK Cement's paints unit.
Broader Industrial Projects Context
Projects India currently records zero open tenders in the Industrial Projects sector. This makes early-stage project tracking particularly important for suppliers seeking advance notice of procurement activity before formal tender processes open. The paints sub-sector's stage breakdown — with 38 projects under approvals and a further eight in planning — indicates a substantial volume of projects that have not yet reached tender stage.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 130 crore JK Cement Telangana plant is at an early stage of public disclosure, with no approval status, timeline or scope details yet available. Suppliers of plant and machinery, civil contractors and equipment makers operating in Telangana and the broader southern corridor should monitor the project for regulatory filings and tender notices.
More broadly, the paints sub-sector pipeline offers near-term opportunity: 16 projects are already in construction across India, representing live demand for construction services, equipment supply and raw materials. A further 38 projects under approvals and five with approvals received are likely to move to procurement in the coming months. Gujarat and Maharashtra together account for 40 of the 94 tracked projects, making them priority geographies for suppliers seeking volume.
Contractors and equipment suppliers can view all tracked projects across sectors and monitor live tenders for procurement opportunities as projects advance through approvals.
Frequently asked questions
How much is JK Cement's paints arm investing in Telangana?
JK Cement's paints subsidiary is reported to be investing Rs 130 crore in a plant in Telangana. No further details on location within the state, capacity or construction timeline have been reported by either outlet that covered the story.
What was JK Cement's net profit in Q2 FY27?
JK Cement's Q2 FY27 net profit was reported at between Rs 169.30 crore and Rs 173 crore. ET Realty reported a 6% rise to Rs 169.30 crore, while NDTV Profit reported a 7.8% rise to Rs 173 crore on 24 October 2026.
How many paints and dyestuff projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 94 live projects in the Paints and Dyestuff sub-sector. Of these, 38 are under approvals, 16 are in construction, 20 are completed, eight are in planning, five have approvals received, and four are on hold.
Which states have the most paints manufacturing projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Gujarat leads with 24 tracked paints and dyestuff projects, followed by Maharashtra with 16, Andhra Pradesh with 12, Karnataka with 9, West Bengal with 8, and Uttar Pradesh with 6.
