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CONSTRUCTION Dr Niranjan Hiranandani – led Hiranandani Communities, a leading JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, a leading cement manufacturer
HIRANANDANI LAUNCHES INDIA’S LARGEST INTEGRATED
JK LAKSHMI CEMENT EXPANDS CAPACITY TO 18 MTPA
TOWNSHIP IN ALIBAUG WITH AN ESTIMATED TOPLINE OF
WITH SURAT GRINDING UNIT
`17,000 CRORE
in India, announced the commissioning of a new grinding
unit in Surat with a capacity of 1.35 million tonnes per annum
developer of global community townships, recently announced
(13.5 lakh tonnes). Alongside this, the company has completed
the launch of India’s largest coastal destination township named
as ‘Hiranandani Sands’ with an estimated revenue projection of
debottlenecking of cement mills at its Jaykaypuram, Sirohi plant
`17,000 crore at Alibaug near Mumbai in Maharashtra.
developments, JK Lakshmi Cement’s total installed capacity now
Spanning 225 acres, the township is envisioned as Mumbai’s
stands at 18 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
lifestyle extension hub, featuring luxury homes, signature villas, in Rajasthan, further enhancing operational efficiency. With these
plotted developments, and branded serviced apartments The new unit in Surat provides JK Lakshmi Cement with stronger
designed to cater to the affluent buyers globally. It will be Alibaug’s access to western markets while also delivering logistical benefits
first private township, offering residents a personal beachfront for northern and central India. This milestone comes at a time
and private jetty access to offer luxury living experience. The when India’s demand for housing and infrastructure is projected to
township will include a curated portfolio of five hotels across remain robust, positioning the company as a dependable partner
luxury, business, and leisure segments, delivering a world- for the nation’s development priorities.
class hospitality experience. Additionally, a mega convention By reaching 18 MTPA, JK Lakshmi Cement has taken a decisive step
centre, an eco-wellness hub, a thriving wedding destination, toward its target of achieving 30 MTPA by 2030. The growth strategy
beachside entertainment, and a global-style yacht club will combines brownfield enhancements with greenfield expansions,
collectively elevate the coastal living experience. The company underpinned by operational excellence and disciplined capital
will commence one of the biggest water sports hubs at Alibaug deployment.
by year end. Designed with a sustainability-first approach, Reflecting on the milestone, Arun Kumar Shukla, President &
Hiranandani Sands township features 27 acres of reserve forest Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., said, “Capacity expansion
with more than 7,000 trees afforested and enjoys proximity to 100 is about more than volumes, it is about
acres of natural wetlands. delivering progress responsibly. The Surat
“Hiranandani Sands is envisioned as a catalyst for Alibaug’s grinding unit, supported by efficiency
real estate transformation, supported by improving last-mile improvements at Sirohi, strengthens our
connectivity and year-round access via sea, road, rail, and air. ability to serve critical markets while aligning
Upcoming mega infrastructure projects will further strengthen links with India’s aspirations for sustainable
from Mumbai, MMR, and Navi Mumbai, positioning Alibaug as growth. As we move toward 30 MTPA by
tomorrow’s preferred first-home destination. 2030, our focus remains on innovation,
With rising demand for luxury homes, the efficiency, and ensuring every incremental tonne is produced
township will appeal to domestic and NRI with a lighter environmental footprint.”
investors, HNIs, and UHNIs seeking premium Over the past year, JK Lakshmi Cement has consolidated its
coastal living, further supported by market position through strategic initiatives such as the merger
Integrated Township Project (ITP) incentives with Udaipur Cement Works Limited, which provided scale and
such as a 50% stamp duty concession,” operational synergies. Parallelly, the company has accelerated
said Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder & its sustainability agenda by sourcing nearly half of its power
Managing Director, Hiranandani Communities. requirements from renewable energy, with significant investments
The first phase of the township spans 3.3 lakh sq. ft., comprising in solar capacity and waste heat recovery projects. These steps
three residential towers with 330 units, all of which were sold out at are aligned with its global RE100 and EP100 commitments and
launch. Configurations include Studio, 1, 2, and 3 BHK apartments, reflect a balanced approach that combines industrial growth with
priced from `80 lakh for studios to `2.85 crore for premium 3 environmental stewardship.
BHK residences with sea and hill views. This RERA-approved In addition to capacity expansion, the company continues to
development recorded strong gross sales topline of `450 crs at strengthen its Smart Building Solutions (SBS) portfolio. Products such
launch, reaffirming Alibaug’s growing appeal as a prime coastal as Green+ Cement, PRO+ Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, AAC
real estate destination. blocks, gypsum plaster, and wall putty are designed to meet the
The Government of Maharashtra’s focus on enhancing connectivity needs of both infrastructure projects and individual homebuilders,
to Alibaug is laying a strong foundation for its transformation into a further positioning JK Lakshmi Cement as a solutions-driven player
sustainable tourism and lifestyle-led real estate hub. Key projects rather than a commodity producer.
include the extension of the Ro-Ro ferry from Mumbai’s Ferry Wharf With the commissioning of the Surat grinding unit and efficiency
to Revdanda, the proposed Radio Club Jetty at Colaba, the gains at Sirohi, JK Lakshmi Cement is reinforcing its role as a future-
Karanje–Rewas Sea Bridge, the Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, ready, sustainable enterprise committed to creating long-term
along with Atal Setu and the Navi Mumbai International Airport. stakeholder value.
These upgrades are expected to significantly increase footfalls The company remains focused on supporting India’s housing
and investments, firmly positioning Alibaug as a major growth ambitions and infrastructure priorities while advancing toward its
corridor across the Mumbai harbour. 2030 growth vision.

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