Dalmia Bharat Expands Cement Capacity in Assam with ₹696 Crore Investment

Dalmia Bharat announced on Saturday, March 15, that its material subsidiary, Dalmia Cement (North East) Ltd, has commenced commercial production at its newly expanded cement grinding facility in Lanka, Hojai district, Assam.

The expansion adds 2.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to the company’s capacity.

Boost to Total Manufacturing Capacity 

With this expansion, Dalmia Bharat Group’s total cement manufacturing capacity has risen to 49 MTPA from the previous 46.6 MTPA. The company’s capacity utilisation currently stands at 60% on a pro-rata basis.

Investment and Financial Structure

The project, requiring an investment of ₹696 crore, has been funded through a combination of equity, debt, and internal accruals.

Stock Performance 

On March 17, 2025, Dalmia Bharat share price traded 1.32% higher at ₹1,627.25 at 10:13 AM (IST). Dalmia Bharat’s share price reached a 52-week high of ₹2,064.45, and a 52-week low of ₹1,602.00. As per BSE, the total traded volume for the stock stood at 1,302 shares with a turnover of ₹21.21 lakhs.

At the current price, Dalmia Bharat shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 246.18x, based on its trailing 12-month earnings per share (EPS) of ₹6.61, and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.79, according to exchange data.

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