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Popular Cement Brands Available in Chennai

  • Writer: arunbalajee
    arunbalajee
  • Dec 15, 2025
  • 2 min read




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)

 
 
 

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