JK Lakshmi Cement breaks ground on 11,000 crore Assam cement plant
JK Lakshmi Cement broke ground on Project Kamakshi, its first Assam site: 2.5 million tonnes of annual capacity, completion targeted for FY 2029.
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what happened
According to Moody's, JK Lakshmi Cement held a groundbreaking for Project Kamakshi, its first facility in Assam. The ceremony took place on Friday in Umrangso village, Dima Hasao district, and was attended by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The plant is designed as an integrated cement facility with railway sidings. It will have annual cement capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, backed by a 1 million tonne clinker unit. Total investment is 11,000 crore rupees, including the mining lease. Completion is planned for FY 2029, and once running, the site is expected to employ more than 2,000 people, mainly serving the Northeast market.
Chairperson and managing director Vinita Singhania said the project marks the start of a long-term relationship with Assam and the wider Northeast. She added that the company wants to bring scale, jobs and dependable supply to the region.
why it matters
For markets, this is a single capacity project rather than a shift across the whole sector. JK Lakshmi Cement's financial results would only benefit once the plant starts operating, and the timeline runs to FY 2029. Over the long term, its regional focus could support cement demand in the Northeast.
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- JK Lakshmi Cement Launches Assam Project — Moody's, 31 October 2026 at 04:13 UTC
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