JK Cement hardens after capacity addition at MP unit

Image
Capital Market
Last Updated : Oct 19 2020 | 3:50 PM IST

JK Cement rose 2.46% to Rs 1798.45 after the company said its unit in Madhya Pradesh implemented additional capacity of 3 lakh tonnes per annum of white cement based wall putty.

JK Cement has successfully implemented additional capacity of 3 lakh tonnes per annum of white cement based wall putty at J K White, a unit of the company in Madhya Pradesh. The unit also commenced commercial dispatches on 19 October 2020. Therefore, the installed capacity at J K White, Katni stands at 7 lakh tonnes per annum.

With this, the company has achieved white cement based wall putty manufacturing capacity of 12 lakh tonnes per annum.

Shares of JK Cement hit a record high of Rs 1821.10 in intraday trade today. The stock has gained 4.45% in two days.

JK Cement is engaged in manufacturing cement and cement products. The scrip has soared 124% from its 52-week low of Rs 800 hit on 23 March 2020.

Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 19 2020 | 3:18 PM IST

Next Story