JK Cement Ltd approves capex

The Board of Directors of JK Cement Ltd in their Board Meeting (No. 4 of 2025) held today has considered, approved and taken note of Company's capacity expansion programme - towards this the Company has identified opportunities for debottlenecking and enhancing efficiency at its cement grinding unit at JK Cement Works, Ujjain and successfully implemented those opportunities which stands stabilised leading to an increased production capacity by 0.5 MTPA. Consequently, the capacity at JK Cement Works, Ujjain stands increased from 1.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA and the Company's overall grey cement production capacity stands at 25.26 MTPA (including production capacity of 1.06 MTPA belonging to its two subsidiary Companies)

The board also considered and approved Company's expansion by setting up of 0.6 MTPA White Cement based Wall Putty plant near Nathdwara, District Rajasmand of Rajasthan State. The total proposed investment for the expansion is estimated at Rs. 195 Crores.

Shares of JK Cement Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 6492.55 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 6405.25. The total number of shares traded during the day was 5217 in over 1004 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 6668.00 and intraday low of 6405.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 34212232.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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