Jindal Group announced the commissioning of a cement grinding unit with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Odisha, as part of its Rs 2,200 crore expansion plan. In a statement, the group revealed that its arm, Jindal Panther Cement (JPC), has launched this grinding unit, emphasizing its commitment to low-carbon cement production. The new facility will utilize approximately 1 MTPA of blast furnace slag, which is a by-product generated from steel manufacturing through the blast furnace route.

JPC has ambitious plans to scale up production capacity at both Angul and Raigarh to 7 MTPA, increasing from the current capacity of 1 MTPA, with an investment of Rs 2,160 crore. The grinding unit has been designed with low-carbon technologies and will use slag sourced from Jindal Steel and Power Ltd's (JSPL) nearby steel plant in Angul.

Rohit Vohra, CEO of JPC, commented, "The commissioning of our Angul grinding unit marks a significant step in our journey towards a sustainable future. We aim to cater to the growing demand in central and eastern India with our green cement commitments." This development positions Jindal Group to enhance its footprint in the cement industry while prioritizing sustainable practices.