JK Cement Plans Rs 130 Crore Paint Plant in Telangana
JK Cement is set to invest Rs 130 crore in a paint manufacturing plant in Telangana, with a proposed capacity of 75,000 kilolitres, as reported by ET Manufacturing on 25 October 2026. The project marks a diversification move by the cement major into the decorative and industrial paints segment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Promoter | JK Cement |
| Project Type | Paint Manufacturing Plant |
| Location | Telangana |
| Investment | Rs 130 crore |
| Capacity | 75,000 KL |
JK Cement's Broader Project Portfolio
The Telangana paint plant is one of several capital projects that Projects India tracks for JK Cement. The company's recorded projects include a clinker grinding unit expansion at Muddapur, Bagalkot, Karnataka valued at Rs 287 crore, a waste heat recovery based power unit at the same location also valued at Rs 287 crore, a cement project at Chitapur, Kalaburagi, Karnataka valued at Rs 2,326.65 crore, and a cement project at Gotan, Nagaur, Rajasthan valued at Rs 1,250 crore. The Telangana investment represents a departure from the company's core cement and clinker operations, signalling an intent to expand into adjacent building materials categories.
Cement and Industrial Projects Activity Across India
The announcement comes as capital expenditure across the cement and asbestos sub-sector remains active. Projects India tracks 1,045 live projects in the segment, with 13 added in the past 90 days alone. Of the total tracked projects, 451 are currently under approvals, 138 are in the construction stage, and 207 have been completed. A further 82 are on hold and 78 are in the planning stage.
Andhra Pradesh leads tracked project counts with 144, followed by Rajasthan with 113, Madhya Pradesh with 103, Karnataka with 81, Gujarat with 73 and Uttar Pradesh with 62. Notable recently tracked projects include a Rs 826 crore UltraTech Cement grinding unit at Banka, Bihar, a Rs 11,000 crore JK Lakshmi Cement plant at Umrangso, Assam, and a Rs 2,597 crore My Home Industries plant at Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh — all currently under approvals. Suppliers and contractors following the industrial projects sector will note that the pipeline remains weighted towards the approvals stage, pointing to a wave of potential construction mandates in the near term.
Telangana as an Investment Destination
Telangana has emerged as an active location for industrial investment, though Projects India's current state-level count of cement and asbestos projects does not specifically break out Telangana separately in the top six states. The state falls under the broader southern India cluster that includes Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. JK Cement's choice of Telangana for its paint plant aligns with wider industrial activity in the region, where raw material access, logistics infrastructure and demand from the construction sector are established draws for building materials producers.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A 75,000 KL paint plant at Rs 130 crore represents a concrete opportunity for a specific range of vendors. Equipment suppliers serving paint and liquid coatings manufacturing — including storage tanks, mixing and blending systems, filling lines and effluent treatment units — should track this project as it moves through approvals and into construction. Civil and structural contractors active in Telangana's industrial corridors will similarly find early engagement valuable.
More broadly, the stage breakdown of the 1,045 projects tracked by Projects India in the cement and asbestos sub-sector underlines where the near-term work is concentrated. With 451 projects under approvals and 138 already in construction, the pipeline for plant and machinery suppliers, civil contractors and logistics providers remains substantial. The 82 projects currently on hold also represent a latent opportunity should financing or regulatory conditions shift. Suppliers looking to position early can browse all tracked projects to identify relevant mandates by stage, state and promoter.
There are currently no open India tenders recorded in the industrial projects sector on the Projects India platform. Suppliers are advised to monitor project stages closely as construction mandates are typically issued once approvals are secured. For live tender activity as it emerges, the tenders section provides the most current listings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is JK Cement investing in its Telangana paint plant?
JK Cement is investing Rs 130 crore in a paint manufacturing plant in Telangana, with a proposed production capacity of 75,000 kilolitres, as reported by ET Manufacturing on 25 October 2026.
What other projects does JK Cement have underway in India?
Projects India tracks several JK Cement projects including a Rs 2,326.65 crore cement project in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, a Rs 1,250 crore cement project in Nagaur, Rajasthan, and clinker grinding and waste heat recovery units in Bagalkot, Karnataka valued at Rs 287 crore each.
How many cement and asbestos projects are tracked in India currently?
Projects India tracks 1,045 live projects in the cement and asbestos sub-sector. Of these, 451 are under approvals, 138 are in construction, 207 are completed, 82 are on hold and 78 are in the planning stage.
