Upgrade Completed at Jayanthipuram
Ramco Cements has completed capacity upgrades at its Jayanthipuram plant, bringing clinker capacity to 5.62 MTPA and cement grinding capacity to 4.38 MTPA, according to two outlets reporting on 29 September 2026. The clinker figure was corroborated by both publications; the grinding figure of 4.38 MTPA was reported by Sahi alone.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Ramco Cements |
| Plant Location | Jayanthipuram, Andhra Pradesh |
| Clinker Capacity (post-upgrade) | 5.62 MTPA |
| Grinding Capacity (post-upgrade) | 4.38 MTPA (reported by Sahi) |
| Status | Upgrades completed |
Andhra Pradesh: A Dense Cement Project Hub
The Jayanthipuram plant sits in Andhra Pradesh, which carries the heaviest concentration of cement and asbestos projects tracked across India. Projects India records 143 active projects in this sub-sector in Andhra Pradesh alone, ahead of Rajasthan at 113, Madhya Pradesh at 102, Karnataka at 81, Gujarat at 73 and Uttar Pradesh at 61. That density reflects the state's established limestone geology and port-linked logistics, making it a recurring destination for clinker investment.
Pipeline Context: 1,040 Projects Tracked Nationally
Projects India currently tracks 1,040 projects in the Cement and Asbestos sub-sector across India, with nine added in the last 90 days. The stage breakdown reveals where the active opportunity sits: 448 projects are Under Approvals, 138 have moved to Construction Started, 207 are recorded as Completed, 81 are on Hold, 78 are in Planning, and 49 have received approvals and are awaiting construction commencement.
Among recently tracked projects of note, Wonder Cement's cement and clinker grinding unit at Parewar, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan — valued at Rs 4,200 crore — is in Construction Started stage. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited's integrated cement and clinker plant at Malkangiri, Odisha, valued at Rs 2,000 crore, remains Under Approvals. Ambuja Cements' grinding unit at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 1,000 crore, is currently on Hold. These live records are available through the full tracked projects database.
Recent Projects Entering the Market
Of the nine projects added to this sub-sector in the last 90 days, several have already reached active construction. Tungabhadra Ethanol Private Limited's cement plant at Koppal, Karnataka, is valued at Rs 57 crore and is in Construction Started stage. Shyam Sel and Power Limited's grinding unit in Paschim Barddhaman, West Bengal, valued at Rs 1,661 crore, is also in Construction Started. NGS Whitecements AP Private Limited's white cement grinding unit at Suryapet, Telangana, valued at Rs 35 crore, has similarly commenced construction.
At the planning end, S.K. Minerals Udyog's standalone clinker cement grinding unit at Behror, Rajasthan, has no recorded value yet and remains in Planning stage — typical of early-stage opportunities where supplier engagement can shape the eventual scope. For wider context on industrial capital projects in India, the Industrial Projects sector overview covers the full landscape.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The completion of the Jayanthipuram upgrade signals that Ramco Cements has absorbed the civil, mechanical and electrical scope required to lift both clinker and grinding lines simultaneously. For suppliers of clinker processing equipment, grinding mill components, refractory materials and related consumables, the immediate opportunity at this site is in the operational supply and maintenance phase rather than new capital installation.
The broader pipeline offers more immediate project-entry points. With 138 projects nationally at Construction Started stage and 448 still Under Approvals, suppliers and contractors have a structured window to engage early — particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, which collectively account for 358 of the 1,040 tracked projects. Andhra Pradesh's 143 projects make it the single most active state, and the presence of large on-hold projects such as Ambuja Cements' Rs 1,000 crore Visakhapatnam unit means reactivation could generate procurement activity with limited notice.
There are currently no open India tenders recorded under Industrial Projects in the Projects India database. Suppliers are advised to monitor the live tenders page for updates as approvals-stage projects advance toward procurement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new clinker capacity at Ramco Cements Jayanthipuram plant?
Following completion of upgrades reported on 29 September 2026, Ramco Cements' Jayanthipuram plant now has a clinker capacity of 5.62 MTPA. Both outlets that covered the story confirmed this figure. Grinding capacity of 4.38 MTPA was additionally reported by Sahi.
Which state has the most cement projects in India?
According to Projects India data, Andhra Pradesh leads with 143 tracked cement and asbestos projects, ahead of Rajasthan at 113 and Madhya Pradesh at 102. Jayanthipuram, home to the Ramco Cements plant, is located in Andhra Pradesh.
How many cement projects in India are currently under approvals?
Projects India tracks 448 cement and asbestos projects nationally at the Under Approvals stage, out of a total of 1,040 active projects in the sub-sector. A further 138 are at Construction Started stage and 207 are recorded as Completed.
