Dalmia Bharat Share Price in Focus Amid Expansion Plans in Karnataka and Maharashtra

Dalmia Bharat Ltd has announced a strategic ₹3,520 crore investment to expand its cement production capacity in Karnataka and Maharashtra. This move includes a new clinker and grinding unit at its Belgaum plant and a greenfield grinding unit in Pune, boosting its total capacity to 55.5 MnTPA.

Dalmia Bharat’s share price traded at ₹1,695, up 0.43% at 11:30 AM on the BSE.

Dalmia Bharat Cement Capacity Expansion Plans 

Dalmia Bharat Ltd., a leading cement manufacturer, has announced a major investment of ₹3,520 crore in Maharashtra and Karnataka to enhance its cement production capacity.

The expansion, funded through a mix of debt and internal accruals, will add significant capacity to meet the increasing infrastructure demand in Western and Southern India.

Strategic Expansion Plan

As part of this initiative, Dalmia Bharat will establish:

• A 3.6 million tonnes per annum (MnTPA) clinker unit and a 3 MnTPA grinding unit at its existing Belgaum plant in Karnataka.
• A new greenfield split grinding unit with a 3 MnTPA capacity in Pune, Maharashtra.

With these additions, the company’s total installed cement capacity will increase to 55.5 MnTPA, including its ongoing 2.9 MnTPA expansion in Assam and Bihar. The new units are expected to be commissioned by Q4 FY27, as per news reports.

Strengthening Market Presence

The expansion is designed to strengthen Dalmia Bharat’s market share in key regions:

• Belgaum Unit: Will serve the underserved Southern Maharashtra markets while improving its penetration in Karnataka.
• Pune Grinding Unit: Will cater entirely to the untapped Western Maharashtra markets, reinforcing the company’s presence in the western region.

Conclusion

Dalmia Bharat’s ₹3,520 crore investment marks a significant step in its expansion strategy, enhancing its production capacity in Maharashtra and Karnataka. This development is part of the company’s broader vision to increase its cement output, supporting infrastructure growth in key markets.

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