UltraTech Deploys 45 Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks for Clinker Transportation

UltraTech Cement 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, 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.”

As of FY26, UltraTech operates 638 CNG trucks, 32 LNG trucks, and 89 electric trucks across its various manufacturing units.