JK Cement: Stock rises after expanding capacity with new grinding unit in PrayagrajJK Cement: Stock rises after expanding capacity with new grinding unit in Prayagraj

Introduction

Leading cement manufacturer commissioned a 1.00 MnTPA cement grinding unit at Prayagraj, enhancing overall grey cement capacity to 26.26 MnTPA including subsidiary operations across India.

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Share price movement of JK Cement

On October 27, 2025, JK Cement Ltd opened at ₹6,250.10, down 0.14% from its previous close of ₹6,259.15. The stock touched a high of ₹6,323.35 (1.02%) and a low of ₹6,218.00. By 10:38 AM, it traded at ₹6,286.70, a 0.44% increase, with a market cap of ₹48,565.66 crore.

JK Cement Expands Prayagraj Capacity

JK Cement Ltd announced the commissioning of a 1.00 MnTPA cement grinding unit at its Prayagraj facility. This expansion enhances the plant’s total capacity from 2.00 MnTPA to 3.00 MnTPA.

With this addition, JK Cement Ltd’s total grey cement production capacity has increased to 26.26 MnTPA, including its subsidiary’s capacity. The expansion is part of the company’s 6 MnTPA capacity growth plan approved in January 2024.

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

JK Cement Ltd delivered a -2.66% return over the past week but gained 22.4% in the past six months. The stock rose 52.4% over the past year.

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Shareholding pattern of JK Cement

Particulars	Sep 2025	Mar 2025	Dec 2024
Promoter	45.70%	45.70%	45.70%
FII	18.60%	17.60%	16.10%
DII	21.70%	23.10%	24.50%
Public	14%	14%	13.70%

About JK Cement

J K Cement Ltd (NSE: JKCEMENT) manufactures and sells cement and related products. With over four decades of experience, it operates as an affiliate of the multi-disciplinary industrial conglomerate JK Organisation.

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