Rajasthan
Rajasthan to Become India’s Largest Cement Producer
- 09 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Rajasthan is on track to surpass Andhra Pradesh in cement production and become the country's largest cement-producing state.
Key Points
- Expansion Plans in Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer, a desert district, is set to emerge as a major cement production hub with the establishment of six new cement plants between 2026 and 2029.
- Historically known for its tourism-driven economy, Jaisalmer has seen a shift over the past 15 years towards large-scale investments in solar and wind energy projects. The addition of cement manufacturing will diversify the district's industrial base.
- Investment Overview: The total investment in these plants will exceed Rs 17,000 crore. These new plants are expected to add 16 million tonnes of cement capacity to Rajasthan’s current production.
- Current Status: Andhra Pradesh currently leads with an installed capacity of 62.5 million tonnes, followed by Rajasthan with 55 million tonnes.
- Presently, Chittorgarh is Rajasthan’s leading cement producer, hosting major plants from some of the country’s biggest cement manufacturers.
- The district of Nagaur is also witnessing the construction of new cement plants, which will further boost Rajasthan's cement production.
- Limestone Reserves: Rajasthan is home to 2.5 billion tonnes of limestone reserves, which account for about 26% of India’s total proven limestone deposits. This makes the state an ideal location for cement production.
- Rajasthan’s proximity to major northern and western markets, along with a robust transportation network, further strengthens the viability of the cement industry in the state.
