India’s cement sector, the second-largest globally, has an installed capacity of approximately 690 million tonnes (2024) and is projected to grow at 7–8% CAGR till FY 2027, driven by infrastructure expansion and rising housing demand. Gujarat, with its abundant limestone resources, continues to play a vital role in this growth. In Western Kutch, GMDC’s lignite mines, underlain by cement-grade limestone deposits, create a natural synergy between fuel and raw material supply. Combined with the region’s coastal connectivity and port-linked logistics, Kutch holds strong potential to emerge as a strategic hub for efficient cement manufacturing and wider market distribution.
With more than 2,500 million tonnes of limestone reserves, our phased expansion across Lakhpat-Punrajpar, Panandhro Extension and Bharkandam will ensure that resource development aligns with long-term industrial needs. These sites are being prepared with a clear roadmap—designed for sustainable output and efficient delivery.
GMDC is driving large-scale industrial growth in western Kutch by connecting India's leading cement players with one of the region's most significant limestone reserves of 800 million tonnes offered to pan-India partners through a structured, competitive process. GMDC has signed a 40-year limestone supply agreement with JK Cement Ltd. to power a new greenfield cement plant in western Kutch — a defining moment that marks the beginning of a long-term industrial transformation in western Kutch.
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