UltraTech Cement Ltd. has announced plans to scale up its electric vehicle fleet to more than 600 heavy-duty electric trucks by December 2026 as part of its supply chain electrification strategy. According to the latest press release, the company has signed service contracts with major electric vehicle manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany, along with their subsidiaries and third-party logistics providers. The total fleet will transport approximately 5 million tonnes of clinker and other key materials annually across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. As reported by Business Upturn, this initiative is part of the company's commitment to scaling up its supply chain electrification efforts.
The electric fleet deployment is expected to deliver significant environmental benefits once fully operational. The 600-plus electric trucks will reduce net annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1,17,000 tonnes and displace the equivalent of 39 million litres of diesel each year. UltraTech's electrification strategy covers its entire supply chain from mine-to-plant movement to inter-plant transportation of clinker and other key materials. The company currently operates more than 850 trucks as part of its green logistics operations, including CNG and electric trucks. Commenting on the initiative, Mr K C Jhanwar, Managing Director stated that "UltraTech is expanding sustainability beyond its plants by adopting greener logistics solutions. This large-scale transition to green logistics underscores our focus on decarbonising every link of our value chain and supports our commitment to achieving Net Zero."
UltraTech positions itself as a pioneer in cement industry electrification, having introduced CNG trucks in 2021 and electric trucks in 2024. According to the company's statement, it was the first cement company to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks for long-haul transportation of clinker and other materials at scale. India's largest cement company operates 205.5 million tonnes per annum of grey cement capacity and runs one of India's largest and most complex cement logistics networks. The company is also a signatory of the GCCA Climate Ambition 2050 and has committed to the Net Zero Concrete roadmap set by GCCA.
Despite the positive environmental announcement, UltraTech Cement shares are currently trading 1.9% lower at ₹11,188 on Wednesday. As reported by CNBC TV18, the stock is down 6% so far in 2026. The company's Managing Director KC Jhanwar emphasized that the expansion of electric mobility in logistics is aimed at decarbonising the company's value chain and supporting its Net Zero commitment. This announcement comes as UltraTech had earlier announced that its wires and cables facilities in Jhagadia, Gujarat, began commercial operations three months ahead of scheduled timelines.
