Published: 1 October 2025Economy
Rajasthan Aims to Become India's Largest Cement Producer, Surpassing Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan is already ranked first in cement production in India, according to the state Mines Department. The desert district of Jaisalmer is set to emerge as a major cement hub with six new cement plants planned between 2026 and 2029.
JSW Cement recently commissioned a new greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur district, investing approximately ₹3,000 crore, marking its first major manufacturing foothold in northern India. The state's limestone reserves and strategic location are driving the cement industry expansion, with several major companies establishing or expanding operations in the state.
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Frequently asked questions
Which state is India's largest cement producer and which state may surpass it?
**Andhra Pradesh** is currently India's largest cement-producing state. **Rajasthan** is on track to surpass it and become India's largest cement producer, driven by new plants in Jaisalmer (6 planned between 2026-2029).
What makes Jaisalmer a major cement hub?
**Jaisalmer** is emerging as a major cement hub with **six new cement plants planned between 2026 and 2029**. Rajasthan's **vast limestone reserves** and strategic location are the primary drivers of this expansion.
Which company commissioned a new cement plant in Rajasthan's Nagaur district?
**JSW Cement** commissioned a new **greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur district** with approximately **₹3,000 crore** investment — its first major manufacturing foothold in northern India.
What natural resources drive Rajasthan's cement industry growth?
Rajasthan's cement industry growth is driven by its **vast limestone reserves** and **strategic location** for distribution across north and west India. The state aims to surpass Andhra Pradesh as India's top cement producer.
What is JSW Cement's Nagaur plant's significance?
**JSW Cement's Nagaur plant** marks the company's **first major manufacturing foothold in northern India**, with a ₹3,000 crore greenfield investment — part of Rajasthan's push to become India's largest cement-producing state.
