The Ramco Cements embarked on its journey in 1961 under the stewardship of P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja. The company is one of the established cement manufacturers in India. Over the years, the company has established itself as one of the largest cement manufacturers in the country, producing cement, dry mix and concrete across many state-of-the-art production facilities located in India. As pioneers and trendsetters, the company has been at the forefront of developing innovative products and processes for sustainable growth. Leveraging its manufacturing finesse and a strong R&D team, the company has focused on catering to diverse customer requirements, enabling it to expand its footprint across the country.

Business area of the company

The Ramco Cements is engaged in manufacture of Cement, Ready Mix Concrete and Dry Mortar products. The Company caters mainly to the domestic markets. The Company also sells cement in Srilanka through direct exports and Maldives through merchant exports. The company is also engaged in sale of surplus electricity generated from its windmills after meeting its captive requirements.

Product portfolio

Cement Blended

• Ramco Supergrade
• Ramco Superfine EFC
• Ramco Supercrete
• Ramco Super Steel
• Ramco Super Fast
• Karthik Super Plus
• Ramco Samudra

Cement OPC

• Ramco Super Coast 
• Ramco 53 Grade 
• Ramco Infra 53 Grade 
• Ramco Infra 43 Grade
• Ramco 43 Grade 
• Ramco 53 Infra Super

Construction Chemicals

• Ramco Super Fine Cement-based putty
• Ramco Tile Fix
• Ramco Super Plaster
• Ramco Block Fix
• Ramco Plastering Compound
• Ramco Eco Plast
• Ramco Water Repellent Plaster
• Ramco Tile Grout

Services

• Technical assistance
• Tests on concrete for lasting structures
• Cover blocks for durable concrete
• Industry best practices to aid durable construction

Awards

2014:

• Ramasamy Raja Nagar unit of Ramco Cements was awarded the Energy Efficient Unit for the year 2014 by the Confederation of Indian Industry at the 15th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management.

2015:

• 'National Award for Best Improvement in Energy Performance in Manufacture of Blended Cements 2013-14' was awarded to the Alathiyur Unit of Ramco Cements by National Council for Cement and Building Materials.

2016:

• The Ramco Cements is the first company in Tamil Nadu to receive the highest rating for the mines. The Ariyalur unit's Pudupalayam was awarded ‘5 Star’ rating by Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in recognition for the efforts and initiatives taken to implement sustainable framework during the mining process.
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar, Alathiyur and Ariyalur Units of Ramco Cements won the “National Award for Excellence in Energy Management - 2016” from the Confederation of Indian Industry.

2017:

• Ramco Cements received the Gold Award instituted by Greentech Foundation for outstanding achievement in Technology Excellence in HR.
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar Unit of Ramco Cements was bestowed with the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management – 2017 by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
• The prestigious “Green Award 2015” instituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu was awarded to Ramco Cements. The coveted award recognizes efforts taken to protect and conserve natural resources in key areas.

2018:

• Ariyalur Unit of Ramco Cements received the India Green Manufacturing Challenge – 2018 Gold Award, for implementing sustainable production and maintenance practices.
• Ramco Cements was bestowed the ‘Corporate Governance Award’ and ‘Sustainable Governance Award’ at the India Green Manufacturing Challenge- 2018 conducted by the International Research Institute of Management (IRIM).

2019:

• The Alathiyur plant was recognized with a Certificate of Commendation for achieving excellence in the field of environment for the years 2017-18 and 2018-19, at the 16th NCB International Seminar for Cement, Concrete and Building Materials.
• The Jayanthipuram plant of Ramco Cements was bestowed ‘Best Supporting Organisation Award’ by the Quality Circle Forum of India, Hyderabad Chapter. 
• The Alathiyur unit of Ramco Cements was awarded the ‘19th Annual Greentech Environment Award 2019’, by the Greentech Foundation, New Delhi. 
• Ramco Cements has been the recipient of the prestigious Green Awards bestowed by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. 

2020:

• The Alathiyur plant of Ramco Cements was recognized with the Golden Peacock National Training Award for the year 2020 by The Institute of Directors, in New Delhi.
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar unit of Ramco Cements was conferred the Innovative Project Award for ‘Transportation of Waste Heat Recovery Steam to CPP Turbine’ at the 21st National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2020, conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
• The Alathiyur unit of Ramco Cements was awarded ‘Greentech Environment Award 2020’ for its outstanding achievement in Green Belt Development, by Greentech Foundation, New Delhi. 
• The Ariyalur unit of Ramco Cements was conferred the ‘Special Award’ for Green Belt Development of Community Initiatives by the Confederation of Indian Industry in Chennai. 
• The Ariyalur unit of Ramco Cements was awarded ‘5 Stars’ in the Southern Region category of Environment, Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2020 by the Confederation of Indian Industry. 
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar unit of Ramco Cements bagged first and third prizes from the Madurai Productivity Council, for its involvement in continual improvement and new creation. 
• The Alathiyur unit of Ramco Cements was awarded ‘5 Stars’ Rating in Environment, Health & Safety Excellence Award 2020 by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Chennai, during the 13th Edition Award Ceremony. 
• The Ariyalur unit of Ramco Cements was conferred the Occupational Health & Safety Award 2020 by Apex India Foundation in recognition of its excemplary performance in Occupational Health & Safety. 
• The Ramasamy Raja unit of Ramco Cements received the prestigious Gold Medal at the National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness 2020 organized by International Research Institute for Manufacturing. The unit also received “Special Award for Sustainability in Operations” at All India Level, for demonstrating commitment and excellence in the journey towards improving manufacturing competitiveness.
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar unit of Ramco Cements received the ‘5 Star Award’ for its performance in maintaining Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment standards from the Confederation of Indian Industry.

2021:

• Environment, Health & Safety Excellence Award 2021. This award had been bestowed by Confederation of Indian Industry.
• Special Award under the category of ‘Environment, Health & Safety’ from Confederation of Indian Industry.

2022:

• The Ramco Cements has bagged the CSRBOX Impact Award 2022 under two categories viz. the WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) category and the Employee Volunteering Initiative category.
• Awarded Energy Conservation Award (ENCON) 2022, by Confederation of Indian Industry. This is the fourth time, the unit is receiving such an award.
• The Ramasamy Raja Nagar plant had been awarded as Energy efficient unit by CII at the 23rd National Award for excellence in Energy Management 2022.
• Ramco Cements was honoured for demonstrating leadership, creativity, and innovation in products, processes, and marketing practices. This award was presented in the first edition of e4m (Exchange for Media) Pride of India - South conference.  
• Alathiyur and Ariyalur Plants were awarded ‘Platinum Awards’ in Cement Sector under Apex India Occupational Health & Safety Award 2022 by Apex India Foundation. Ariyalur plant, is receiving this award for the fourth time.
• The Ramco Cements, Alathiyur Plant, has received Gold Award for excellence in Environment, Health and Safety practices in the CII SR EHS Excellence Awards for the year 2021.  
• Awarded ‘Gold Award’ in the Environment, Health and Safety Excellence Awards, 2022 by CII.

2023:

• The Company's windfarms situated at Muppandal, Thandayarkulam, Radhapuram, Uthumalai, Poolavadi, Udumalpet, Periyapatti and Pushpathur in Tamil Nadu and GIM II Hills and Vani Vilas Sagar in Karnataka, were adjudged as the ‘Best Performing Windfarms’ by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
• Melvenkatesapuram limestone mine (RR Nagar unit) has been awarded the 5-Star Mine by the India Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines, Government of India on March 1, 2023.

2024:

• The Ramco Cements Limited, Jaggayyapet plant near Vijaywada has bagged ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ award in the 25th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2024.

2025:

• The company has been awarded ‘Best Primary Education Initiative of the Year’ for its CSR initiatives in the file of education at The Indian CSR Awards 2025, organized by Brand Honchos.

Milestones

• 1961: The birth of The Ramco Cements Limited.
  
• 1962: The first plant of RCL at Ramasamy Raja Nagar, near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, commenced its production with a capacity of 200 tonnes, using wet process.
  
• 1970: The plant switched over to more efficient dry process. A second kiln was also added to bring the total capacity to 15 lakh tons per annum.
  
• 1987: The second venture of RCL is its Jayanthipuram plant near Vijayawada in A.P., was set u. The 36.50 lakh ton per annum plant employs the latest state-of-the-art technology.
  
• 1993: The company sets up the Ramco Windfarm in 1993 at Muppandal in TN.
  
• 1995: The company sets up the wind farms in Poolavadi near Coimbatore.
  
• 1997: The third venture of the company is at Alathiyur in TN, was set up
  
• 1999: The company commissioned the most sophisticated Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Medavakkam in South Chennai.
  
• 2000: RCL acquired Gokul Cements situated in Mathod in Karnataka whose capacity is 2.90 lakh tons per annum.
  
• 2001: Alathiyur plant expanded by addition of another line. The 30.50 lakh tons per annum plant is the most modern plant in the country.
  
• 2002: A state-of-art Dry Mortar plant was commissioned near Sriperumpudur, Tamilnadu which manufactures dry mortar, cement based putty and tile fix compound.
  
• 2005: The company sets up the wind farms in Oothumalai.
  
• 2005: The company sets up the wind farms in Mathod.
  
• 2009: Ariyalur plant started operations in 2009 with a capacity of 2 MTPA. It is well-equipped with modern quality control systems.
  
• 2012: The Line 2 of the plant with a capacity of another 2 MTPA was commissioned.
  
• 2013: Madras Cements shall be changed to The Ramco Cements Ltd. and the trading symbol of the Company be changed from MADRASCEM to RAMCOCEM.
  
• 2015: The Ramco Cements won the following awards constituted by National Council for Cement and Building Materials -Order passed by Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) -CLSA - Life-high unit Ebitda -CENTRUM - Sparkling Performance Continues
  
• 2019: Ramco Cements gets 5-Star rating for Ariyalur factory in Tamil Nadu.
  
• 2020: Ramco Cements enters into MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu.
  
• 2020: Ramco Cements inaugurates plant operations of grinding unit at Odisha.
• 2020: Ramco Cements commissioned the line III of Jayanthipuram Plant, with a clinker manufacturing capacity of 1.50 million tonnes per annum.
• 2022: Ramco Cements inaugurates its 5th Integrated Cement Plant at Kolumigundla, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh. 
• 2023: Ramco Cements commissioned Line III at its Ramamasamy Raja Nagar (R R Nagar) Plant of 3,000 TPD capacity of clinkerisation.
• 2023: Ramco Cements completed the sale and transfer of its entire shareholding of 49,95,16,202 equity shares held in Lynks Logistics.
• 2023: Ramco Cements made de-bottlenecking of the Pyro Processing System at its Kolimigundla Cement Plant.
• 2024: Ramco Cements inaugurates the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal project of the company at Jayanthipuram village, Jaggaiahpet Mandal, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2025: Ramco Cements commissioned a Waste Heat Recovery Turbine of additional 2 MW capacity at its Alathiyur cement plant.
• 2025: The Ramco Cements increased its cement grinding capacity of Kalavatala Plant located at Kolimigundla Mandal in the district of Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2025: The Ramco Cements launches Hard Worker, a bold new brand identity for its Construction Chemicals product portfolio.
• 2025: The Ramco Cements completes the acquisition of 28.50% of equity shares of Ramco Windfarms.
• 2025: Ramco Cements commissioned a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) System of 8 MW capacity at its Ramasamy Raja Nagar cement plant.