UltraTech Cement to Invest Rs 2,650 Crore in Andhra Pradesh
UltraTech Cement is expanding its operations in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 2,650 crore, as reported by TradingView on 20 October 2026. No further details regarding the specific location within the state, project scope or commissioning timeline were available at the time of publication.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Promoter | UltraTech Cement |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Reported Investment | Rs 2,650 crore |
| Sub-sector | Cement & Asbestos |
| Source Date | 20 October 2026 |
UltraTech's Broader National Expansion Footprint
The Andhra Pradesh investment is part of a wider capital expenditure programme that Projects India already tracks across multiple states. Existing tracked projects for UltraTech Cement include an integrated cement plant expansion at Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan valued at Rs 4,496 crore; an integrated cement and clinker plant at Kalaburagi, Karnataka; a greenfield integrated cement expansion at Tonki Village, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh at Rs 55 crore; a cement grinding unit at Kasrak and Salpur Nawadia, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh worth Rs 685 crore; and a cement plant expansion at Mauda, Nagpur, Maharashtra valued at Rs 275 crore.
For further context on the company's sustainability investments, see UltraTech Cement Crosses 2 GW Captive Green Energy Capacity.
Andhra Pradesh: A High-Activity Cement Market
Andhra Pradesh is among the most active states for cement sector capital projects in India. Of the 1,043 cement and asbestos projects that Projects India tracks nationally, 144 are located in Andhra Pradesh — the highest count of any single state in this sub-sector. Rajasthan follows with 113 projects, Madhya Pradesh with 103, Karnataka with 81, Gujarat with 73 and Uttar Pradesh with 61.
Other recently tracked projects in the state include a cement plant at Gamalapadu, Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by My Home Industries Private Limited at Rs 2,597 crore and currently under approvals, as well as a cement grinding unit at Pedagantyada, Visakhapatnam being developed by Ambuja Cements Limited at Rs 1,000 crore, which is currently on hold.
Pipeline Depth: Stage Breakdown Across the Sub-Sector
The stage profile of the 1,043 tracked cement and asbestos projects in India reflects a well-stocked pipeline at the early and mid-stages of development. Under approvals is the largest category at 449 projects, suggesting a significant volume of capacity that has yet to clear regulatory hurdles. Construction started accounts for 138 projects, representing near-term procurement activity. A further 207 projects are recorded as completed, 81 are on hold, 78 are in planning and 49 have received approvals but not yet broken ground.
Eleven new projects were added to the tracked pipeline in the last 90 days, indicating continued momentum in capacity announcements. The full industrial projects sector overview provides further context on activity across related sub-sectors.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 2,650 crore Andhra Pradesh expansion adds to procurement opportunities already visible in a state that hosts more tracked cement projects than any other in the Projects India database. Suppliers of cement plant equipment, civil construction contractors and raw material providers active in Andhra Pradesh should note that 144 projects are tracked in the state, with the pipeline nationally skewed heavily towards early-stage activity: more than 40 per cent of all tracked projects in this sub-sector are under approvals, indicating a substantial volume of work that will move to tender and construction in coming periods.
UltraTech's simultaneous activity across Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh means that national-scale suppliers and engineering, procurement and construction contractors may find opportunities across several geographies concurrently. With no open India tenders in industrial projects currently listed, suppliers are advised to monitor project-stage developments closely. The full tracked projects database provides stage-level visibility across all active cement investments.
Frequently asked questions
How much is UltraTech Cement investing in Andhra Pradesh?
UltraTech Cement's Andhra Pradesh expansion was reported at Rs 2,650 crore by TradingView on 20 October 2026. No further details on location within the state, scope or commissioning timeline were publicly available at the time of reporting.
How many cement projects are tracked in Andhra Pradesh?
Projects India tracks 144 cement and asbestos projects in Andhra Pradesh, the highest count of any single state in the sub-sector nationally, ahead of Rajasthan with 113 and Madhya Pradesh with 103 projects.
What other projects does UltraTech Cement have under development in India?
Projects India tracks five other UltraTech Cement projects, including expansions in Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan at Rs 4,496 crore; Kalaburagi, Karnataka; Dhar, Madhya Pradesh; Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh at Rs 685 crore; and Nagpur, Maharashtra at Rs 275 crore.
