Emami Cement mulls plants in Rajasthan, AP, eyes Rs 2,800 cr income by FY19

Company has bagged limestone deposits in both the states, will focus largely on domestic market

Emami Cement Ltd is contemplating to set up cement making plants in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The company has bagged limestone deposits in both the states.

"We are planning new cement facilities in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh- we have won mining leases there. But, the plans for the new plants are still fluid as it will take time to develop the mining blocks. The company has committed Rs 100-200 crore on the blocks and we are in advanced stage of obtaining EC (environment clearance)”, said Vivek Chawla, chief executive officer, Emami Cement Ltd.

Chawla said, the company has kept its