JK Cement becomes preferred bidder for Rajasthan limestone block; details hereJK Cement becomes preferred bidder for Rajasthan limestone block; details here

Introduction

Leading cement manufacturer becomes preferred bidder for Rajasthan limestone mining lease in Chittorgarh through e-auction covering 35.98 hectares Karunda Block-I resource area.

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Share price movement of JK Cement

On April 23, 2026, JK Cement Ltd opened at ₹5,899.95, down 1.04% from its previous close of ₹5,961.90. The stock reached a high of ₹5,905.60 (-0.95%) and a low of ₹5,781.00 (-3.04%). By 2:43 PM, it traded at ₹5,785.00, a 2.97% decline, with a market cap of ₹44,689.95 crore.

JK Cement Wins Limestone Lease

JK Cement Limited participated in an e-auction conducted by Government of Rajasthan. The company was declared preferred bidder for Karunda Limestone Block-I mining lease in Chittorgarh district area.

The mining lease covers 35.98 hectares area in Rajasthan. The block is part of limestone resource allocation process conducted through government e-auction system for industrial mineral extraction purposes.

Stock performance of JK Cement for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year

JK Cement Ltd delivered a 1-week return of 8.53%, a 6-month return of -4.48%, and a 1-year return of 17.6%.

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Shareholding pattern of JK Cement

Particulars	Mar 2026	Dec 2025	Sep 2025
Promoter	45.70%	45.70%	45.70%
FII	16.90%	17.90%	18.60%
DII	23.80%	22.50%	21.70%
Public	13.70%	13.90%	14.00%

About JK Cement

JK Cements Ltd (NSE: JKCEMENT) is cement manufacturing company with over four decades experience and part of JK Organisation industrial conglomerate.

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