UltraTech Cement Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, reports that it has become the largest cement company in the world by sales volume (excluding China) and the second-largest globally by capacity (excluding China). This milestone reflects UltraTech’s consistent growth, strategic expansion, and leadership in the global cement industry.
In FY25, UltraTech reported grey cement sales of 135.83 million tonnes (MnT) and a cumulative production capacity of 192.26 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), reaffirming its strong operational efficiency and market dominance.
UltraTech also reports an investment of ₹10,255 crore to expand its cement production capacity by 22.8 MTPA, including that of its subsidiary India Cements Limited. The company stated that the new capacities will be commissioned in a phased manner starting FY28, taking UltraTech’s total cement capacity to 240.76 MTPA globally.
This expansion underlines UltraTech’s commitment to sustainable, long-term growth and its focus on meeting India’s increasing infrastructure and housing demand. The move will further strengthen the company’s position as a global cement powerhouse and reinforce its ability to serve both domestic and international markets.
The Aditya Birla Group’s journey in cement began in the mid-1980s with the commissioning of its first plant. A key milestone came in 1998 with the merger of Grasim Industries and Indian Rayon’s cement businesses, followed by the acquisition of L&T Cement in 2004, which marked the launch of the UltraTech brand.
By 2010, all cement operations of the Aditya Birla Group were consolidated under UltraTech, making it the largest cement producer in India. In 2019, UltraTech reported a production capacity of 100 MTPA, ranking it as the third-largest cement company globally (excluding China).
Remarkably, while it took 36 years to reach 100 MTPA, the company added 50 MTPA in less than five years, achieving 150 MTPA in April 2024. Today, with a capacity of 192.26 MTPA and ongoing expansion projects, UltraTech is expected to cross the 200 MTPA mark by FY26, solidifying its global leadership.
UltraTech continues to focus on sustainable operations, adopting cutting-edge technology and eco-efficient practices across its plants. The company’s initiatives in renewable energy use, waste heat recovery, green cement manufacturing, and circular economy models have positioned it as a sustainability leader in the global cement space.
These efforts are aligned with India’s broader net-zero and green growth goals, ensuring that UltraTech’s growth remains both environmentally responsible and economically robust.
UltraTech reports that its current and planned expansions are part of a long-term strategy to build scale, efficiency, and resilience in a fast-evolving global market. The company aims to leverage its operational excellence, robust distribution network, and focus on sustainability to strengthen its global footprint further.
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