JK Cement Limited is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of cement and cement related products with over 4 decades of experience in cement manufacturing. It is an affiliate of the multi-disciplinary industrial conglomerate JK Organisation. The Company was incorporated on 24 November 1994. JK Cement's operations commenced with commercial production at its flagship grey cement unit at Nimbahera, Rajasthan in May 1975.
JK Cement Ltd is one of India's leading manufacturers of Grey Cement and the third largest White Cement manufacturer in the World. The company is among the top 10 grey cement manufacturers in India. It is the fifth-largest cement manufacturer in North India. Furthermore, it has become the sixth-largest player in the central region.
The Company has an installed Grey Cement capacity of 22.34 million tonnes per annum (MnTPA) making it one of the leading manufacturers in the country. JKCL is the No. 1 manufacturer of Wall Putty in the World and the third largest manufacturer of White Cement, globally, with a total white cement capacity of 1.20 MnTPA and wall putty capacity of 1.2MnTPA.
It operates seven grey cement manufacturing plants and two white cement and wall Putty manufacturing plants. Prayagraj Grinding unit commenced production on 25TH June 2024. The total capacity of the plant is 2.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It introduced 2 MnTPA expansion by increasing Cement grinding Capacity at various units with this, the Grey Cement production Capacity increased to 20.67 MnTPA.Ujjain Grinding Unit was commissioned in November 2023. 1.5 MnTPA grinding capacity at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh got commissioned in November 2024.
The Company's product portfolio includes grey cement, white cement, wall putty, gypsum plaster, tile adhesives & grouts, and wood finishes. Grey cement offers JK Super Protect Weather Shield Cement; JK Super Strong Concrete Special; JK Super Cement Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC); JK Super Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 43, JK Super OPC 53, and JK Super Portland Slag Cement (PSC). The White cement portfolio includes JKC WhiteMaxX and JKC RepairMaxX. The Wall Putty portfolio provides JKC WallMaxX, JKC WallMaxX Advanced, JKC ShieldMaxX, JKC LevelMaxX, and JKC LevelMaxX Plus.
Market Cap ₹ 48,308 Cr. as of July 2025. J K Cements Ltd's net profit jumped 63.99% since last year same period to ₹360.36Cr in the Q4 2024-2025. Sales rose 15.31% to Rs 3581.18 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 3105.77 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024.
For the full financial year 2024-25, net profit rose 8.89% to Rs 861.12 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 790.83 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 2.80% to Rs 11879.15 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 11556.00 crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
JK Cement Ltd has declared a final dividend of ₹15 per share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM on July 18. The record date is set for July 8, 2025. JK Cements announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 24 May 2025, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 15 per equity Share (i.e. 150%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.
JK Cement has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Saifco Cements for ₹150 crore, marking its entry into Jammu & Kashmir's cement market and promoting regional economic empowerment. The Company acquired 100% equity shares of Toshali Cements (P) Ltd. with an Integrated Unit having capacity of 0.20 MTPA in Ampavalli, Odisha and Split Grinding Unit of 0.44 MTPA in Cuttack, Odisha to extend footprint in Eastern markets and made it a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. 21 February, 2024.
Ongoing capacity expansion plans aim to increase production from 24.3 MMT in 2024-25 to 30.3 MMT in 2025-26, while strong cash flows will help manage net debt. JK Cement is projected to sustain high EBITDA margins over the next 2-3 years, with plans to double capacity to 30 million tonnes by FY26.
JK White Cement is sold across 43 countries around the globe and the Company has a strong international presence with two subsidiaries, JK Cement Works Fujairah FZC and JK White Cement (Africa) Ltd. The company sells white and grey cement mostly overseas in the UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Tanzania, Nepal, South Africa, Bahrain, Kenya, and Singapore.
Promoter holding in J K Cements Ltd has gone down to 45.68 per cent as of Mar 2025 from 45.70 per cent as of Jun 2024. The company maintains a strong promoter base with consistent holding patterns, indicating management confidence in the business operations.
JK Cement continues to strengthen its market position through strategic acquisitions, capacity expansions, and maintaining operational excellence across its diverse cement and building products portfolio. The company's focus on both domestic and international markets, combined with strong financial performance and dividend distribution, makes it a significant player in India's cement industry.
