Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements Limited is set to make its debut in Bihar with a significant investment of ₹1,600 crore for a new cement grinding unit. Announced on August 3, this venture marks the largest investment by a cement company in the state.
The new Warisaliganj Cement grinding unit will have a total capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and will be developed in three phases. The first phase, involving an investment of ₹1,100 crore, is scheduled to be operational by December 2025. The facility will be located in Mosama village, Tehsil Warisaliganj, District Nawada, Bihar, benefiting from excellent connectivity with Warisaliganj railway station just 1 km away and SH-83 only 500 meters from the site.
Ambuja Cements highlights that this project aligns with Bihar’s growing infrastructure needs and the priorities outlined in the recent Union Budget. The investment is expected to contribute around ₹250 crore annually to the state’s revenue and generate 250 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony, emphasized the investment’s role in fostering sustainable development and supporting Bihar’s growth. The event also saw the presence of Bihar Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with Industry Minister Nitish Mishra.
Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil & Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises Limited, expressed enthusiasm about the project. He noted that Ambuja Cements is well-positioned to support sustainable infrastructure development in the country, aligning with state government development programs.
The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) has allocated 67.90 acres of land for this unit, with environmental clearance already secured. The unit is expected to become operational by December 2025.
In addition to the Warisaliganj project, Ambuja Cements Limited has also been allocated 26.60 acres by BIADA for another cement unit in Mahbal, Motipur, Muzaffarpur. Environmental clearance for this project is underway, with construction set to begin soon.
This investment follows Adani Group’s recent acquisition of Penna Cement for ₹10,422 crore, which will increase its cement capacity to 93 MTPA. The group aims to reach 140 MTPA by FY28 through both organic growth and acquisitions, including its control of ACC Ltd and recent acquisitions of MyHome Industries and Sanghi Industries.
