June 17: UltraTech Cement Limited, the world’s largest cement company by sales volume and capacity, excluding China, has commenced deployment of 45 electric heavy–duty trucks in partnership with Energy In Motion (EIM). The fleet will transport clinker from Kotputli Cement Works, UltraTech’s integrated manufacturing unit in Rajasthan, to its grinding units, Dadri Cement Works and Sikandarabad Cement Works located in the Delhi-NCR region, over a 250-kilometre lead distance, traversing the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The deployment of these 45 electric trucks further strengthens UltraTech’s existing fleet of over 750 green trucks.
This deployment follows the signing of a transport service contract between UltraTech, EIM and a logistics service provider. The deployment is among the largest of its kind in the cement sector in northern India and marks a significant step in establishing the viability of long-haul electric heavy–duty trucking in the country. The fleet, comprising 45 electric trucks, each of 55-tonne capacity, is projected to reduce over 8,900 tons of CO2 emissions annually, displacing the equivalent of about 2.9 million litres of diesel per year. The initiative supports India’s push towards zero-emission commercial transportation, a priority articulated by the Government of India across its EV and logistics policy frameworks.
Speaking on the development, K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited, said, “India’s ambition for clean, energy-secure transportation demands industry action, and UltraTech is committed to being at the forefront. This deployment reflects our belief that decarbonising logistics is as strategic as decarbonising production. By shifting long-haul clinker movement to electric, we are aligning with the country’s stated objective to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, while building a supply chain that is resilient, responsible, and future-ready.”
UltraTech has been a pioneer in advancing sustainable transport in the cement sector. The company was among the first in India to introduce ‘Green Logistics’, deploying CNG trucks in 2021, LNG trucks in 2022, and electric trucks in 2024. The Company continues to partner closely with its logistics providers to transition from diesel to cleaner fuels. As of FY26, UltraTech operates 638 CNG trucks, 32 LNG trucks, and 89 electric trucks across its various manufacturing units.