The largest cement manufacturer in India, UltraTech Cement, revealed on Wednesday that its grinding mill in Patliputra, Bihar, has begun operating with a 2.2 mtpa Brownfield expansion. The unit's grinding capacity has been increased to 4.7 mtpa as a result.

The company's total capacity to produce grey cement in India is currently 129.15 mtpa.

According to UltraTech Cement, a cement maker, this extra capacity will assist the business meet the rapidly expanding demand for cement in the East as well as help it boost its blended cement ratio.