About Birla Corporation Limited

Birla Corporation Limited, the flagship company of the MP Birla Group, traces its origins to 1919 when it started operations as Birla Jute Mills in Birlapur, West Bengal—the first jute mill set up by an Indian entrepreneur. Over time, the company diversified into cement production in 1957 with its first integrated plant at Satna, Madhya Pradesh. Today, Birla Corporation, together with its wholly owned subsidiary RCCPL Private Limited, operates 10 cement plants across eight locations, with a total capacity of 20 million tons per annum. This capacity is planned to be expanded to 27.6 million tons by FY 2028-29.

The company produces a wide variety of cement under the MP Birla Cement brand, offering products suited to different climatic conditions and construction needs. Its operations span central and northern India, with presence extending to Gujarat in the west and West Bengal in the east.

Birla Jute Mills continues to operate under the company, making it the only jute mill to run under the same management for over 100 years. With this dual presence in cement and jute, Birla Corporation combines industrial legacy with future-focused expansion.

Key milestones include the acquisition of Reliance Cement in 2016, commissioning of the Mukutban unit in Maharashtra in 2022, and stabilization of this unit, enabling entry into new markets such as Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Birla Corporation Limited’s Business Segments

Birla Corporation operates primarily in two segments: cement and jute. Cement is the dominant business, contributing the vast majority of revenues.

• In FY 2024-25, the company achieved its highest ever annual sales of 18.08 million tons of cement, translating to a utilisation of 91% of capacity.

• Within cement, premium products now account for 60% of trade channel sales, with flagship brand Perfect Plus growing 15% year-on-year.

• The jute division, though smaller, recorded 8% year-on-year growth in domestic sales and 18% growth in exports in Q4 FY 2024-25.

Birla Corporation Limited Key Management

• Shri Harsh V. Lodha – Chairman

• Shri Sandip Ghose – Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

• Shri Aditya Saraogi – Group Chief Financial Officer

• Shri Rajat Kumar Prusty – Chief of Manufacturing and Projects

• Shri Kalidas Pramanik – Chief Marketing Officer
  

• Shri Sanjeev Daga – Chief Commercial Officer

• Shri Arun Agarwal – Group Controller & CFO (RCCPL)

• Shri Manoj Kumar Mehta – Company Secretary & Legal Head

Latest Updates on Birla Corporation Limited

• Highest ever cement production at four units (Raebareli, Maihar, Kundanganj, Mukutban) and clinker production at three integrated units (Satna, Maihar, Mukutban).

• Entry into Maharashtra and Gujarat markets through stabilization of Mukutban unit.

• Deleveraging of balance sheet: net debt reduced from Rs 3,003 crore to Rs 2,244 crore.

• Premium cement portfolio grew strongly, supported by the launch of brand experience centres and knowledge-sharing initiatives with engineers and architects.

• Expansion plan approved to increase capacity from 20 million tons to 27.6 million tons by FY 2028-29, including three new grinding units and expansions at Maihar and Kundanganj.

• Sustainability push: green power now forms 25% of energy consumption, with hybrid solar-wind contracts signed, and induction of electric dumpers at Satna and Maihar.

• Birla Jute Mills strengthened its export presence while focusing on value-added, eco-friendly jute products.