JK Cement powers ahead with ₹4,805 Cr expansion and new Company Secretary Bhumika Sood. Image Source:Freepik
JK Cement Ltd., a significant entity in India’s infrastructure sector and a global leader in white cement manufacturing, has recently announced pivotal strategic developments.
These include a major greenfield expansion project and several key changes within its senior management, as detailed in the outcome of its Board Meeting held on 15th August 2025. These moves underscore the company’s commitment to growth and operational excellence.
Major Expansion Plans Unveiled
The Board of Directors has approved a substantial Greenfield Expansion of a new Cement line, targeting a capacity of 7 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MnTPA). This significant investment will bolster JK Cement‘s manufacturing footprint and cement its position in the market. The expansion strategy includes:
A clinkerisation unit with a capacity of 4 MnTPA and a cement grinding unit of 3 MnTPA, both to be established in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
The addition of two split grinding units, each with a capacity of 2 MnTPA, to be located in Rajasthan and Punjab.
The total proposed investment for this extensive expansion is estimated at Rs. 4805 Crores. This new capacity will complement JK Cement’s existing installed capacity of 25.26 MnTPA for grey cement, positioning it among the top manufacturers in India, and its 1.12 MnTPA white cement capacity globally.
Leadership Transition
Alongside the expansion plans, JK Cement announced significant changes to its Key Managerial Personnel. The senior Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, Mr. Shambhu Singh, will be superannuating on October 31, 2025, at the end of business hours, following more than 17 years of service.
Effective November 1, 2025, Ms. Bhumika Sood, who is presently the Deputy Company Secretary, will take charge as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
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She will also assume the roles of Key Managerial Personnel and part of the Senior Management Personnel. Furthermore, Mr. Raghav Moreshwar Tare, the Group Financial Controller, has been designated under the Senior Management of the Company from 1st August 2025.
Simultaneously, Mr. Neeraj Singhal, who previously served as Group Financial Controller, has transitioned to the role of Head – Internal Audit & Risk Compliance from 1st August 2025, and has consequently been removed from the Senior Management Personnel list due to the independent nature of his new role.
JK Cement’s Market Standing & Strategic Overview
JK Cement Ltd. is renowned for being a major producer of white cement worldwide and one of India’s top producers of grey cement. Since commencing operations with its flagship grey cement unit in Nimbahera, Rajasthan, in May 1975, the company has grown significantly. Beyond its core cement products, JK Cement also boasts a substantial wall putty capacity of 1.33 MnTPA.
The company operates numerous manufacturing plants across India, including key locations like Nimbahera, Gotan, Muddapur, Mangrol, Jhajjar, Aligarh, Balasinor, Katni, Panna, Hamirpur, Ujjain, and Prayagraj, in addition to its overseas unit in Fujairah, UAE.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosures
The aforementioned developments were formally communicated through an “Outcome of the Board Meeting” notice. This intimation was submitted to The BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on 15th August 2025.
These disclosures are made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended).
Specifically, the details concerning Ms. Bhumika Sood’s appointment were furnished as required under Clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated 11th November, 2024. Mr. Raghav Moreshwar Tare’s designation was disclosed pursuant to Regulations 16(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013.
The intimation was signed by Mr. Shambhu Singh, in his capacity as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. The Board Meeting concluded at 13:00 p.m. on the day of the announcement, and the information was also uploaded on the company’s official website.
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