India: JK Lakshmi Cement broke ground for Project Kamakshi at Umrangso village in Dima Hasao district on 30 October 2026. Project Kamakshi will be an integrated cement plant with railway sidings. According to the company, the plant will have a cement capacity of 2.5Mt/yr, supported by a 1Mt clinkerisation unit. The project involves an investment of US$1.16bn, including the mining lease, with completion scheduled for the 2029 financial year.


