| Capacity Expansion | 2.4 MTPADolomite Mining |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | ₹503.56 CrSmall Cap |
| Revenue Growth | 43.45%Quarterly YoY |
| RSI | 50.08Neutral Zone |
Key highlights
- Received modified Environmental Clearance and Consent to Operate for Khatkurbahal (North) Block
- Mining capacity expanded to include 2.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of dolomite
- Total dolomite resource at the block estimated at 89.09 million tonnes
- Estimated mineable dolomite portion stands at 48.27 million tonnes
- Commencement of revenue generation from merchant dolomite sales to industrial users
The Mining Expansion Details
The State Pollution Control Board has cleared the path for Shiva Cement to commercially undertake mining and sale of dolomite from its Khatkurbahal (North) Block in Sundargarh, Odisha. This location already operates as a limestone mine, and the modified approval significantly broadens the operational scope. With a mineable reserve of 48.27 million tonnes, the company is positioned to scale extraction to 2.4 million tonnes per annum.
This move marks the official commencement of revenue generation from the company’s dolomite assets, transforming what was primarily a captive resource into a commercial merchant product for external industrial consumers.
Strategic Rationale and Ecosystem Synergy
Transitioning to commercial dolomite mining strengthens the raw material security within the broader JSW Group ecosystem. Dolomite serves as a critical input for several heavy industries including steel, glass, and refractories. By unlocking value from a mineral resource it already operates, Shiva Cement can diversify its revenue streams while deepening its presence in the mineral economy of Odisha.
The proximity of the mine to major industrial hubs in eastern India provides a logistical advantage for merchant sales, supporting the regional demand for high-grade industrial minerals while enhancing the company's overall product slate.
Business Overview and Infrastructure
- Subsidiary of JSW Cement Limited, part of the multi-billion dollar JSW Group
- Clinker manufacturing facility located near the borders of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand
- Commissioned a 1.0 MTPA cement grinding unit at Sambalpur in FY26
- Operates via a commercial arrangement with Bhushan Power and Steel Limited
- Strategic focus on meeting growing cement and industrial mineral demand in Eastern India
Financial Context and Performance
The company reported an operating revenue of 151.49 crore for the recent quarter, reflecting a 43.45% year-on-year growth. Despite this revenue surge, Shiva Cement recorded a net loss of 21.35 crore in the same period, though this represents a 29.49% improvement over the previous year's quarterly loss. The expansion into commercial dolomite mining is expected to provide a new merchant sales stream that could potentially bolster the company's operating margins.
Currently, the stock trades with a market capitalization of 503.56 crore, maintaining a neutral RSI of 50.08.
“The expanded scope at Khatkurbahal (North) allows us to unlock significantly more value from a mineral resource we already operate. Being able to commercialise 2.4 million tonnes of dolomite a year — over and above our existing product slate — gives us a new revenue stream, deepens our presence in Odisha's mineral economy, and reinforces the raw material security that underpins our growth in eastern India.”
| Share price | ₹17.07 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹503.56 Cr |
| Revenue (annual) | ₹435.17 Cr |
| Net profit (annual) | -₹125.53 Cr |
| Revenue (latest quarter) | ₹151.49 Cr+24.83% vs previous quarter |
| Net profit (latest quarter) | -₹21.35 Cr+25.44% vs previous quarter |
| P/E (TTM) | -4.32×Sector 35.3× |
| Promoter holding | 66.5%0.00% QoQ |
| FII holding | 0.11%Current quarter |
Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.
Exchange filing by Shiva Cement Limited announcing the expansion of its Khatkurbahal (North) mine scope to commercialise dolomite. Market figures from a third-party data provider.
