JK Cement Share Price in Focus; Declared as Preferred Bidder for Gilund Limestone Block, Rajasthan

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 1 Jul 2026, 11:21 pm IST

The company has been declared the preferred bidder for the Gilund Limestone Block in Rajasthan, securing access to a key raw material resource for its cement operations.

JK Cement Limited has been declared the preferred bidder for the Gilund Limestone Block in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, following an e-auction conducted by the Government of Rajasthan.

The development is expected to strengthen the company's long-term raw material security and support future capacity expansion plans.

Declared Preferred Bidder in Rajasthan E-Auction

The company participated in the e-auction process conducted by the Rajasthan government and emerged as the preferred bidder for the mining lease.

The information was received by JK Cement on June 23, 2026.

Gilund Limestone Block Spans Over 370 Hectares

According to the filing, the Gilund Limestone Block covers an area of approximately 370.96 hectares.

The mining block is located in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, a region that is home to several cement manufacturing facilities.

JK Cement Share Price Performance

As of 24 June 2026, 2:05 PM, JK Cement share price was trading at ₹5,499.00 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.35% from the previous trading session.

Conclusion

JK Cement has been declared the preferred bidder for the Gilund Limestone Block in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The mining block, spread across 370.96 hectares, is expected to strengthen the company's limestone resource base and support its long-term cement manufacturing growth plans.

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Published on: Jun 24, 2026, 2:40 PM IST

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