UltraTech Cement Limited

Sector: Construction Material

Core Business Activity

Manufacturing and sale of Cement and Cement related products, including grey cement, white cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC), and building products. Focus on large-scale capacity, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Sub Brands

UltraTech CementBirla White

Market Reach

India Presence

Extensive manufacturing and distribution presence across India with integrated units, grinding units, bulk terminals, and RMC plants.

Andhra Pradesh(Manufacturing)Bihar(Manufacturing)Chhattisgarh(Manufacturing)Gujarat(Manufacturing)Haryana(Manufacturing)

Expansion Plans:

Ongoing capacity expansion projects in 16 locations across India to add another 34 MTPA, aiming for a total capacity of 200 MTPA by FY 2026-27. Acquisition of Kesoram Cement is in process.

Global Presence

Operations spanning UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka.

Bahrain(Subsidiary Operations)Oman(Subsidiary Operations)Sri Lanka(Subsidiary Operations)Tanzania(Subsidiary Operations)Uganda(Subsidiary Operations)

Global Expansion Plans:

No specific global expansion plans mentioned beyond existing operations.

Products & Services by Segment

People & Operations

Key Personnel

Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla - Chairman
Mrs. Rajashree Birla - Non-Executive Director
Mr. K. K. Maheshwari - Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Mr. K. C. Jhanwar - Managing Director
Mr. Atul Daga - Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer

Workforce

Approx. Employee Count:24,221 (Consolidated group employees as of March 31, 2024)

Key Dependencies

Infrastructure development and housing demand in India, Government policies and regulations (especially environmental and mining), Energy and fuel costs (coal, petcoke, power), Commodity prices (limestone)

Competitive Advantage

Largest cement capacity in India (#3 globally ex-China), Strong brand recognition and preference (UltraTech brand), Extensive distribution network reaching remote areas, Backing of Aditya Birla Group, Focus on sustainability and innovation providing a long-term advantage.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

India's #1 cement company with largest capacity.
Extensive manufacturing and distribution network across India and internationally.
Strong brand equity and customer preference.
Part of the large, diversified Aditya Birla Group.
Significant progress and commitment towards sustainability (Net Zero goal, Green Energy, Circularity).

Weaknesses

Operations are energy-intensive with significant environmental impact (inherent to sector).
Susceptibility to fluctuations in input costs (coal, petcoke, energy).
Large scale requires complex logistics management.

Opportunities

Strong growth prospects in India driven by infrastructure and housing demand.
Leveraging digital technologies for operational efficiency and customer experience.
Developing low-carbon products and green building solutions.
Capacity expansion to meet growing demand and consolidate market leadership.
Potential for increased use of alternative fuels and raw materials.