The Ramco Cements Limited has completed de-bottlenecking activities at its Jayanthipuram works in NTR District, Andhra Pradesh, increasing the plant’s clinkerisation capacity from 4.61 MTPA to 5.62 MTPA. The cement grinding capacity has also increased from 3.65 MTPA to 4.38 MTPA. The company added 1.01 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of clinker capacity through the de-bottlenecking initiative. The project has raised Jayanthipuram’s clinkerisation capacity by around 22%, enabling the facility to produce more clinker using its existing infrastructure. Following the completion of the Jayanthipuram project, Ramco Cements’ aggregate clinkerisation capacity has increased to 16.95 MTPA, while its total cement grinding capacity stands at 27.17 MTPA. The Jayanthipuram upgrade is intended to improve the balance between clinker production and cement grinding at the integrated facility. During FY26, the plant recorded clinker utilisation of 84%, compared with 57% utilisation for cement grinding, according to the capacity disclosure. Jayanthipuram is one of Ramco Cements’ integrated manufacturing facilities in South India. The plant, commissioned in 1986, uses modern equipment and technology across clinker and cement production. Clinker Capacity Increased by 1.01 MTPA
The plant’s cement grinding capacity has simultaneously increased by 0.73 MTPA, from 3.65 MTPA to 4.38 MTPA. Ramco Cements’ own plant information confirms the upgraded 4.38 MTPA grinding capacity at Jayanthipuram. Company-Wide Capacity Rises
The company has been using de-bottlenecking and technology upgrades as a capital-efficient way to increase production capacity across its manufacturing network. Its broader expansion programme also includes projects at other facilities. Focus on Better Capacity Utilisation
The additional grinding capacity can allow more of the clinker produced at Jayanthipuram to be processed locally, potentially reducing the need for inter-plant clinker movement.Strengthening South India Operations
The latest capacity enhancement adds production flexibility as the company continues to expand its overall cement manufacturing network and respond to demand from infrastructure and housing markets.
Conclusion
The completion of the Jayanthipuram de-bottlenecking project marks another capacity enhancement for Ramco Cements without requiring a conventional large-scale plant expansion. With clinker capacity reaching 5.62 MTPA and cement grinding capacity reaching 4.38 MTPA, the company has strengthened the production capabilities of one of its key integrated facilities in Andhra Pradesh.
FAQs
1. What has Ramco Cements completed at its Jayanthipuram plant?
Ramco Cements has completed de-bottlenecking work at its Jayanthipuram plant in Andhra Pradesh.
2. What is the new clinker capacity at Jayanthipuram?
The plant’s clinkerisation capacity has increased from 4.61 MTPA to 5.62 MTPA.
3. What is the new cement grinding capacity at Jayanthipuram?
The cement grinding capacity has increased from 3.65 MTPA to 4.38 MTPA.
4. By how much has clinker capacity increased?
The de-bottlenecking project has added 1.01 MTPA of clinker capacity.
5. Where is Ramco Cements’ Jayanthipuram plant located?
The Jayanthipuram integrated cement plant is located in NTR District, Andhra Pradesh.
6. What is Ramco Cements’ total clinker capacity after the expansion?
Following the capacity enhancement, Ramco Cements’ aggregate clinkerisation capacity has increased to 16.95 MTPA.
7. What is Ramco Cements’ total cement grinding capacity?
The company’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 27.17 MTPA.
