India: JSW Bellary expansion to 3.4Mta

JSW Cement Ltd is set to raise its installed capacity from 1Mta to 3.4Mta at its Bellary Plant in Karnataka.

"We are increasing the cement manufacturing capacity from current 1Mta to 3.4Mta. The additional capacity will help JSW Cement to strengthen its distribution network in high-demand potential areas throughout South India," a company statement said.

The company is also increasing capacity with its Vijay Nagar grinding facility in a move to strengthen its position in Karnataka and Kerala. "This new additional facility will help us to further increase our network in the southern markets and help us serve our customers better," JSW Cement Director and CEO, Anil Kumar Pillai, said.