Singhania enhance cement availability in Bihar
Kanpur-headquartered JK Cement Ltd said its Rs.500 crore Grey Cement Grinding Unit in Buxar, Bihar, which has commenced production 3 MTPA this month (Mar 2025) in augurated on 28 Feb.
The facility, inaugurated by Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, reflects JK Cement’s continued commitment to strengthening regional manufacturing capabilities and supporting the state’s growing infrastructure ambitions. Strategically located on the Patna–Buxar highway, the facility spans 100 acres.
JK Cement Managing Director Dr Raghavpat Singhania said, “The Buxar unit is expected to enhance cement availability for infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects while also contributing to local economic development through direct and indirect employment generation and by fostering ancillary industries in the region.
“JK Cement had previously entered the Bihar market through supplies from its Prayagraj facility. With the commissioning of the Buxar plant, the company will now be able to serve the state through localized manufacturing, enabling faster delivery timelines and improved service responsiveness.”
JK Cement Ltd is among India’s top manufacturers of Grey and White Cement, and home-building solutions globally. For over five decades, JKCement has contributed to India’s infrastructure through product quality, customer focus, and technology leadership, beginning with its flagship grey cement unit in Nimbahera, Rajasthan, in May 1975.
The Company’s Grey Cement capacity is 31.26 MTPA, making it a leading manufacturer with a strong presence across 15 states, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. With a total White Cement and Wall Putty Capacity of 3.05 MTPA, JK White Cement is sold in 36 countries around the globe.
The Company has a strong international presence with two subsidiaries, JK Cement Works Fujairah FZC and JK White Cement (Africa) Ltd. In 2023, JKCement launched JKMaxx Paints, offering wall, wood, and metal finishes. In the same year, JKCement expanded into construction chemicals with JK Profix, a waterproofing line, and also entered the Ready-Mix Concrete segment with JK Super Concrete, serving Delhi NCR and set for nationwide growth. fiinews.com
