Dalmia Bharat Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Dalmia Bharat released its Q3 FY26 earnings call transcript. The company reported a 10% year-on-year volume growth and a 10% revenue increase for the quarter. Expansion projects are on track, aiming for 75 million tons capacity by FY28. FY26 CAPEX is projected at ₹2,700 crore, with future CAPEX expected between ₹8,000-9,000 crore for FY27-28.
The release of an earnings call transcript provides detailed insights into the company's performance and future strategy, which is important for investors. However, it's an update on a past event rather than a new strategic announcement, hence the medium impact.
The company's management expressed optimism about future prospects, citing strong long-term demand, industry consolidation, and potential for margin expansion. Operational and expansion plans are on track, indicating positive forward momentum.
Dalmia Bharat Limited has released the transcript of its Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call, which was held on January 21, 2026. The call covered the financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
The management, including MD & CEO Mr. Puneet Dalmia and CFOs Mr. Dharmender Tuteja and Mr. Yatin Malhotra, discussed various aspects of the company's operations and outlook.
Key discussion points included the strong resilience of the Indian economy, expected continued government investment in infrastructure supporting cement demand, and Dalmia Bharat's strategic goal of becoming a pan-India player. The management noted an improvement in cement demand traction in Q3, with an estimated 7%-8% year-on-year growth, and projected a similar momentum for Q4. Pricing in Q3 saw some softening, particularly in the East and South regions, though an improvement was noted at the start of Q4.
Operationally, the company reported a robust volume growth of 10% year-on-year in Q3, driven by focused sales efforts and deepened channel engagement. Efforts to achieve a cost take-out target of ₹150-200 per ton are progressing, aiming to maintain its position as a low-cost producer.
Expansion plans were also highlighted, with the commencement of commercial production from the new clinker line at Umrangso, Assam (3.6 million tons per annum capacity). Further expansions in Belgaum-Pune and Kadapa are on schedule, which will increase the company's capacity to 61.5 million tons. Dalmia Bharat is on track to reach approximately 75 million tons by FY28 and aims for 110-130 million tons by 2031.
Financially, sales volume grew by 9.5% year-on-year to 7.3 million tons in Q3 FY26. Revenue increased by 10% year-on-year, despite a sequential NSR drop of about 4% due to price corrections in core markets. EBITDA per ton stood at ₹823, with absolute EBITDA at ₹602 crore, an 18% year-on-year improvement. Capital expenditure for Q3 FY26 was approximately ₹513 crore, with a YTD December spending of ₹1,703 crore, and an expected FY26 spending of around ₹2,700 crore. Gross debt was ₹6,844 crore, and net debt was ₹1,793 crore, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.6x.
The management expressed optimism about future prospects, citing strong long-term demand, industry consolidation, and potential for margin expansion.
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