Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a leading building material company in India, inaugurated the Limla Cement Plant (LCP) in Surat, Gujarat, on July 11, 2026. This facility is a key asset of Vadraj Cement Limited (VCL), which Nuvoco acquired in June 2025 for INR 1,800 crore through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The inauguration marks a major step in reviving and expanding VCL's operations, strengthening Nuvoco's presence in Western India.
Strategic Acquisition and Revival
The acquisition of VCL added a clinker unit and a grinding unit at Kutch and Limla, Surat, respectively, along with high-quality captive limestone reserves and a captive jetty at Kutch for logistics efficiency. Since taking over, Nuvoco has undertaken revival, refurbishment, and expansion at both sites, culminating in the launch of the Limla facility. The grinding unit achieved project completion ahead of schedule, with 2 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) capacity now operational.
Impact on Capacity and Market Reach
Upon full operationalisation of Vadraj Cement's assets, nearly 40% of Nuvoco's total cement capacity will come from its plants in North and West India. This positions Nuvoco to consolidate its total cement capacity to 35 MMTPA by FY2028, reinforcing long-term growth ambitions. The Limla plant will enable a phased volume ramp-up in Gujarat and serve adjoining markets in Western Maharashtra, releasing previously supplied capacity from Northern plants for North India markets.
Product Portfolio and Synergies
The Limla plant will manufacture a complete portfolio of cement products: Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Slag Cement (PSC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), and Portland Composite Cement (PCC). It will also offer the full Nuvoco Duraguard range, including the premium Nuvoco Duraguard Microfibre. The transaction is expected to create synergies with existing manufacturing facilities at Nimbol and Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, optimising logistics and market access across key regions.
Leadership Perspective
Mr. Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director of Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., commented: "The inauguration of the Limla Grinding Unit marks a defining milestone in Nuvoco's growth journey and reinforces our commitment to disciplined, value-accretive expansion. Gujarat is a strategically important market, offering significant growth opportunities supported by robust infrastructure development, industrial expansion, rapid urbanisation, and sustained demand across housing and construction sectors." He added: "As part of the Vadraj acquisition, we have successfully refurbished and revived a strategically important asset, bringing it back into operations in record time through outstanding execution and collaboration across teams."
About Nuvoco Vistas
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited, a building materials company with a vision to build a safer, smarter, and sustainable world, is among the leading players in East India with a strong presence in North and West India. The company started operations in 2014 with a greenfield cement plant in Nimbol, Rajasthan, and has since acquired Lafarge India Limited, Emami Cement Ltd. in 2020, and Vadraj Cement Limited in April 2025. Nuvoco reported total income of Rs. 11,362 crore in FY 2025-26. The company operates in three business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX), and Modern Building Materials (MBM), with brands like Concreto, Duraguard, Double Bull, and Zero M.
