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JK Lakshmi Cement Commences 'Kamakshi' Project in Assam, Expanding into Northeast
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:04 PM
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JK Lakshmi Cement has broken ground on its new 'Kamakshi' project in Assam, marking the company's first operational presence in the Northeast region of India.
JK Lakshmi Cement has officially started the construction of its ‘Kamakshi’ project in Assam, a move that marks the company’s first footprint in India’s Northeast region.
The project is slated to be a large-scale cement plant aimed at meeting the growing demand for construction materials in the region. By establishing a production facility in Assam, the company hopes to reduce transportation costs and provide a more reliable supply chain for local builders.
Sources indicate that the plant will have an annual production capacity of several million tonnes of cement, with construction expected to be completed within the next 18 to 24 months. The project is part of JK Lakshmi Cement’s broader strategy to expand its presence beyond the traditional markets in North and Central India.
Industry analysts view the move as a strategic response to the increasing infrastructure development in the Northeast, which has seen significant investment in roads, bridges, and housing projects. The company’s entry is expected to create jobs and stimulate ancillary industries in the region.
The project is slated to be a large-scale cement plant aimed at meeting the growing demand for construction materials in the region. By establishing a production facility in Assam, the company hopes to reduce transportation costs and provide a more reliable supply chain for local builders.
Sources indicate that the plant will have an annual production capacity of several million tonnes of cement, with construction expected to be completed within the next 18 to 24 months. The project is part of JK Lakshmi Cement’s broader strategy to expand its presence beyond the traditional markets in North and Central India.
Industry analysts view the move as a strategic response to the increasing infrastructure development in the Northeast, which has seen significant investment in roads, bridges, and housing projects. The company’s entry is expected to create jobs and stimulate ancillary industries in the region.