Cement cos likely to invest Rs 1.2 lakh cr to add 145-155 MT capacity by FY27: Report

According to the report, the capacity augmentation push will be driven by grinding units. Being logistics-oriented, the cement industry has preferred to install more grinding units nearer consumption centres in the past decade for better market reach and freight cost rationalisation. Grinding units are expected to account for 60-65 per cent of additional capacities being installed as against a lower share of integrated units at 35-40 per cent.