UltraTech Cement

Name

UltraTech Cement

Legal name

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Website

https://ultratechcement.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Grey cement manufacturing
• Ready mix concrete
• Building solutions products
• White cement production
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grey Cement Sales: Sale of grey cement to retail consumers, contractors, real estate developers, and infrastructure companies through dealer and retailer network across India.
2. Ready Mix Concrete (RMC): Production and sale of ready-mix concrete for infrastructure and construction projects.
3. Building Solutions & Products: Sale of building products including waterproofing systems, tile adhesives, wall putty, and construction chemicals.
4. White Cement: Birla White Cement and related products for decorative and finishing applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UltraTech Cement manufactures and sells grey cement, Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), white cement (Birla White), and building solutions products including waterproofing systems, tile adhesives, wall putty, and construction chemicals. The company operates pan-India through integrated cement plants, grinding units, and RMC plants, selling to individual home builders via dealers and directly to infrastructure developers and institutional buyers.

Product overview

UltraTech Cement operates a diversified cement and building materials portfolio structured across core cement products (grey cement, white cement), value-added offerings (Ready Mix Concrete, weather-resistant cement variants), and an expanding building solutions ecosystem. The core product line includes UltraTech Cement (flagship grey cement) and Birla White Cement for decorative applications. The building solutions vertical encompasses Ready Mix Concrete, UltraTech Weather Plus for extreme climates, and UltraTech Building Solutions advisory service. The building products sub-portfolio includes waterproofing systems, tile adhesives (Tilefixo), epoxy grouts (Style Epoxy Grout), crack fillers, and Readiplast Pro for finishing work. Following acquisitions of India Cements (2024) and Kesoram Cement (2023), the company has integrated these acquired brands under its operational umbrella while maintaining their regional presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Birla Shakti: Brand for cement and building materials under the UltraTech portfolio
• Birla White Cement
• UltraTech Weather Plus
• UltraTech Building Solutions
• TileFixo
• UltraTech Concrete
• Birla White Wall Care Putty
• Greenvantage

Products and services

• UltraTech Cement India's largest grey cement brand serving as the company's flagship product for construction applications including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Pre-mixed concrete delivered to construction sites in ready-to-use form, eliminating on-site mixing requirements and ensuring consistent quality across projects.
• Birla White Cement White cement for decorative finishes, architectural applications, and aesthetic construction purposes including wall finishes and artistic installations.
• UltraTech Weather Plus Specialized cement product designed for durability in adverse weather conditions, providing enhanced protection against moisture and climate variations.
• Birla Shakti Value-added cement brand positioned for quality-conscious consumers, offering reliable cement products for various construction needs.
• UltraTech Building Solutions (Home Expert) Comprehensive home building advisory service providing expert guidance, product recommendations, and technical support throughout the construction process.
• Waterproofing Systems Comprehensive waterproofing solutions including chemical treatments, membranes, and coatings to protect structures from water damage and moisture penetration.
• Tilefixo (Tile & Marble Fitting System) Polymer-modified cement-based tile adhesive for fixing tiles and natural stones on walls and floors for thin-bed applications, available in four variants for different uses.
• Style Epoxy Grout High-performance epoxy-based grout for tile and stone installations, providing superior bonding, stain resistance, and durability for both residential and commercial applications.
• Crack Filler Specialized repair product designed to fill and seal cracks in walls, floors, and concrete surfaces, preventing further damage and water infiltration.
• Readiplast Pro Construction chemical product for wall finishing applications, providing smooth and durable plaster surfaces.
• India Cements Cement brand acquired by UltraTech in December 2024, operating as a subsidiary with nine manufacturing plants across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
• Kesoram Cement Cement business of Kesoram Industries acquired via demerger in November 2023, adding capacity and expanding UltraTech's presence in western and southern Indian markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cement capacity reached 205 MTPA by 2026, up from 100 MTPA in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Energy In Motion (EIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Partnership for deployment of 45 electric heavy-duty trucks for clinker transportation from Kotputli Cement Works in Rajasthan to grinding units in Delhi-NCR region. Deployment projected to reduce over 8,900 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and displace approximately 2.9 million litres of diesel per year. One of the largest electric trucking deployments in India's cement sector.
• Paradeep Parivahan Limited (PPL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026PPL deploying approximately 45 EIM Ashwa 4x2, 55-tonne electric heavy-duty tractor trailers for UltraTech Cement, operating across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh with average lead distance of 250 kilometres. Partnership supports India's push toward zero-emission commercial transportation.
• Khaitan & Co.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 August 2024Khaitan & Co. advised UltraTech Cement on its acquisition of a majority stake in India Cements for Rs 39.54 billion ($421 million), including an open offer to purchase 32.72% stake. Legal advisory for transaction structuring and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JK Cement: JK Cement is a major Indian cement and wall putty manufacturer with grey cement, white cement, and value-added building products. Its product mix and dealer-led distribution directly overlap with UltraTech's grey cement and Birla White Cement offerings.
• Ramco Cements: Ramco Cements is a leading south-Indian cement manufacturer with grey cement, RMC, and dry mortar products. It directly competes with UltraTech in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh — markets where UltraTech has been expanding through the India Cements acquisition.
• Shree Cement: Shree Cement is one of India's top cement manufacturers by capacity, competing with UltraTech in northern, western, and eastern markets. Both companies sell grey cement and RMC through extensive dealer networks targeting homebuilders, contractors, and infrastructure developers.
• Dalmia Bharat Limited: Dalmia Bharat is a leading Indian cement producer with significant capacity in southern and eastern India, competing with UltraTech across grey cement and specialty cement products. Both companies are pursuing aggressive capacity expansion and sustainability-driven product portfolios.
• Birla Corporation: Birla Corporation is another cement manufacturer within the Aditya Birla Group, producing grey cement in central and eastern India. While group-affiliated, it operates as an independent competitor in its regional markets with overlapping product lines and customer segments.
• Ambuja Cements: Ambuja Cements is India's second-largest cement manufacturer and UltraTech's closest direct competitor, with overlapping pan-India grey cement and RMC product lines. Acquired by the Adani Group, Ambuja also operates through a similar dealer-driven distribution model targeting retail homebuilders and institutional infrastructure buyers.
• ACC Limited: ACC is a major Indian cement manufacturer operating across grey cement, RMC, and concrete products, now part of the Adani Group alongside Ambuja. Its pan-India plant footprint and customer base directly overlap with UltraTech's, making it one of UltraTech's largest head-to-head competitors.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is a global cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete producer with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. It is comparable to UltraTech as a globally scaled cement and building materials company pursuing sustainability-driven product portfolios.
• Holcim Group: Holcim is the world's largest cement and aggregates producer, with significant global footprint outside India. While not directly competing in the Indian market post-ACC divestiture, it represents the global strategic benchmark for cement industry scale, decarbonization, and value-added building solutions.

Emerging players

• Orient Cement: Orient Cement is a mid-sized Indian cement manufacturer with grey cement capacity in southern and western India, competing with UltraTech in regional infrastructure and housing markets. Now part of the CK Birla Group, it represents a smaller-scale but strategically overlapping peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors6 records

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M&A4 records

Investments3 records

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