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Reliance Cement Grinding Unit: Overview

Reliance Cement (a part of Reliance Infrastructure) has been involved in cement production, including grinding units that produce cement by intergrinding clinker with additives like gypsum and fly ash. Here’s an overview of its grinding operations:

Key Features of Reliance Cement Grinding Units
1. Locations:
– Kundanganj (Uttar Pradesh): A standalone grinding unit with a capacity of ~0.5 MTPA.
– Butibori (Maharashtra): Another grinding facility to serve central and western India.

2. Technology:
– Uses advanced vertical roller mills (VRM) or ball mills for energy-efficient grinding.
– Focus on blending fly ash/slag to produce PPC (Portland Pozzolana Cement) and PSC (Portland Slag Cement).

3. Raw Materials:
– Clinker sourced from Reliance’s own plants or third parties.
– Gypsum and fly ash (from nearby thermal plants) used as additives.

4. Market Reach:
– Supplies cement to markets in North, Central, and Western India.
– Competitive pricing due to logistics advantages near consumption hubs.

Current Status
– Reliance Cement was acquired by Birla Corporation in 2016 (part of MP Birla Group). The Kundanganj and Butibornits now operate under Birla’s brand (“Birla Cement”).

Why Grinding Units?
– Lower capital cost compared to integrated plants.
– Flexibility in sourcing clinker and local additives.
– Reduced transportation costs by setting up near demand centers.

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