Popular Cement Brands Available in Chennai

1. UltraTech Cement

• India’s largest cement manufacturer

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC, PSC, Weather Plus

• Widely used for RCC, slabs, columns, and beams

2. Ramco Cement

• Headquartered in Tamil Nadu

• Variants: Ramco Supergrade, Ramco OPC 53, Ramco PPC

• Very popular for residential construction in Chennai

3. Dalmia Cement

• Known for durability and low heat cement

• Variants: Dalmia DSP, Dalmia OPC 53, Dalmia PPC

• Preferred for foundations and structural work

4. Chettinad Cement

• Strong regional presence in South India

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC

• Commonly used by local builders and contractors

5. India Cements

• Legacy Tamil Nadu brand

• Variants: Sankar Cement, Coromandel Cement

• Used in both residential and industrial projects

6. JSW Cement

• Eco-friendly cement options

• Variants: PSC, Composite Cement

• Ideal for coastal areas like Chennai due to sulphate resistance

7. Zuari Cement

• Part of the Heidelberg Group

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC

• Known for consistent quality

8. ACC Cement

• Trusted pan-India brand

• Variants: OPC 43, OPC 53, PPC

• Common in large projects and government works

9. Ambuja Cement

• Known for strength and lower water consumption

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC

• Popular for slabs and RCC works

10. Birla Cement

• Includes Birla Super, Birla Shakti

• Variants: OPC, PPC

• Used for both masonry and concrete works

11. Penna Cement

• Strong presence in South India

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC

• Competitive pricing for bulk projects

12. Priya Cement

• Regional South Indian brand

• Variants: OPC 53, PPC

• Used mainly for residential construction

Which Cement Is Best for Chennai Conditions?

• RCC (Slab, Beams, Columns): OPC 53 (UltraTech, Ramco, Dalmia)

• Masonry & Plastering: PPC (Ramco, Dalmia, Chettinad)

• Coastal / High Moisture Areas: PSC or Composite Cement (JSW, UltraTech)

• Budget Construction: Chettinad, Penna, Priya

Pro Tip for Buyers

• Always check manufacturing date (use cement within 90 days)

• Buy ISI-marked bags only

• Store cement in a dry, raised area

• Match cement type with application (don’t use OPC everywhere)