Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Dalmia Bharat Eyes Jaiprakash Assets, Plans Expansion
Imagine a company called Dalmia Bharat that makes cement.
They really want to buy some cement factories from another company, Jaiprakash Associates (JAL).
Buying JAL would help Dalmia grow bigger.
But, if they can't buy JAL, they have a backup plan to build a new cement factory in Jaisalmer.
They're waiting to see if they can buy JAL before starting the Jaisalmer project.
Dalmia is also working on other projects that will add more cement production in the next few years.
Dalmia Bharat is looking to acquire Jaiprakash Associates' (JAL) assets for expansion.
The company is also considering a greenfield expansion in Jaisalmer as a contingency plan.
Dalmia Bharat and Adani Enterprises are top bidders for JAL's assets, including cement plants.
Dalmia aims to add 14 to 14.5 mtpa of cement capacity by FY28 through ongoing projects.
A review of the Jaisalmer project is planned for FY26-end, pending the outcome of the JAL bid.
- Who
- Dalmia Bharat and Jaiprakash Associates (JAL), with Adani Enterprises also bidding.
- What
- Dalmia Bharat is planning to expand its cement production capacity.
- When
- The company plans to review the Jaisalmer project by FY26-end and commission ongoing projects by FY28.
- Where
- Expansion plans include sites in Belgaum, Kadapa, Northeast India, and Jaisalmer.
- Why
- To expand its pan-India footprint in the cement industry.
- Company
- Dalmia Bharat
- Current Capacity
- 49.5 mtpa
- Target Capacity Addition
- 14 to 14.5 mtpa by FY28
- Ongoing Projects
- Belgaum, Kadapa, Northeast clinker
- Jaisalmer Project Review
- FY26-end
- Bidding Parties (JAL)
- Dalmia Bharat and Adani Enterprises