JK Lakshmi Cement takes bold move towards Sustainability: Electric Vehicle Deployment in Logistics
· Partners with SwitchLabs Automobiles to deploy EVs between the JK Puram Plant and the Kalol Grinding Unit
· The partnership is followed by a successful pilot project aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing operational efficiency
Mumbai, May 21, 2025: JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., a leading cement manufacturer in India, has announced a partnership with SwitchLabs Automobiles to deploy Electric Vehicles (EVs) into its logistics operations. These EVs will operate between the JK Puram Plant in Sirohi, Rajasthan, and the Kalol Grinding Unit in Kalol, Gujarat. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational innovation.
Building on the success of an earlier pilot project that demonstrated significant reductions in carbon emissions without compromising efficiency, JK Lakshmi Cement is scaling up its adoption of EVs. The integration of clean mobility solutions into its supply chain reflects a proactive approach to reducing the environmental impact of logistics while maintaining high operational standards.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Arun Shukla, President & Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., said, “Sustainability is integral to our vision at JK Lakshmi Cement. Our collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles reflects our continued focus on driving innovation in our logistics operations while taking responsibility for our environmental footprint. This initiative positions us as a leader in transforming the cement sector’s logistics landscape.”
The deployment of EVs represents a significant step toward eco-conscious infrastructure, aligning with India’s broader goals for cleaner transportation. By collaborating with SwitchLabs Automobiles, JK Lakshmi Cement is leveraging industry collaboration to drive meaningful progress in the supply chain.
With sustainability at the core of its operations, JK Lakshmi Cement continues to embed sustainability across its operations. This initiative stands as a testament to the company’s larger vision of building a greener, more sustainable future for the nation.
About JK Lakshmi Cement Limited
JK Lakshmi Cement Limited is a part of the prestigious JK Organisation which is over hundred and thirty-five years old and boasts operations in India and abroad with a leadership presence in the fields of tyre, cement, paper, power transmissions, sealing solutions, dairy products and textiles.
JK Lakshmi Cement, started in 1982, is a renowned and well-established name in the Indian Cement industry for four decades and has an annual turnover of over Rs 6000 crores. The Company has a formidable presence in Northern, Western and Eastern India's cement markets, with a vision of reaching Cement Capacity of 30 Million Tonnes by 2030. The present combined capacity of the Company is about 16.5 Million Tonnes per annum.
The Company offers a wide range of products under Smart business solutions (SBS), such as, JK Lakshmi Concrete- Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), JK Lakshmi-Gypsum Plaster. JK Lakshmi Wall Putty and JK Lakshmi Fly Ash Blocks (Autoclaved Aerated Blocks).
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