A kiln at Dalmia Bharat's Rajgangpur, Odisha plant broke down on 13th March 2026, disrupting clinker supply for 14 days.
Cement sales in eastern markets (Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand) were impacted by approximately 2.5–3.0 lakh tons in March 2026.
The kiln was successfully relit on 27th March 2026, with operations and clinker dispatch now returning to normal.