Bihar’s ₹1,146 Crore Cement Boom! Dalmia Group Gets Green Signal for Mega Projects

Brief By Newsbrief / 8:14 PM on 15 May 2026

Bihar has approved two major cement manufacturing projects worth ₹1,146 crore proposed by the Dalmia Group, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial growth agenda. The approvals were granted during the latest meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), which cleared 16 industrial proposals valued at ₹2,484 crore.

According to officials, Dalmia Bharat Green Vision Limited received stage-one approval to establish a cement unit in Kishanganj with an investment of ₹643 crore. Simultaneously, Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited secured stage-one clearance for another cement manufacturing unit in Muzaffarpur, involving an investment of ₹503 crore.

The Bihar government said the move aligns with its broader strategy to position the state as an industrial hub by simplifying investment procedures and strengthening infrastructure support. Authorities believe the projects will expand industrial output, attract further investments, and generate employment opportunities, contributing significantly to Bihar’s economic development and manufacturing capacity.