HeidelbergCement India Q3FY26 Profit After Tax Jumps 200.6% to ₹156 Crore
HeidelbergCement India's Q3 FY26 Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 200.6% to ₹156 crore from ₹52 crore. Revenue grew 5.8% to ₹574.2 crore on higher volumes. The company recorded a ₹45.6 million exceptional item for labour code impacts and repaid its final loan tranche, eliminating outstanding debt.
The substantial increase in profitability, coupled with the elimination of debt and the proactive management of regulatory changes, indicates a strong financial performance and positive outlook for the company.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in profit after tax and EBITDA, along with revenue growth driven by increased sales volumes. The repayment of all outstanding loans also contributes positively.
HeidelbergCement India Limited (HCIL) announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, following a Board Meeting held on February 06, 2026. The company reported a significant increase in its Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter, which surged by 200.6% to ₹156 crore, compared to ₹52 crore in the same period last year. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, PAT rose by 57.7% to ₹888 crore from ₹563 crore in the prior year.
Revenue from operations for the quarter increased by 5.8% year-on-year to ₹5,742 million (₹574.2 crore), driven by a 7.4% rise in sales volume, partially offset by a 1.5% decrease in price. EBITDA for the quarter grew by 59.1% to ₹529 million (₹52.9 crore), with EBITDA per tonne increasing by 48.1% to ₹431, attributed to lower operating costs and higher volumes.
The company incurred an exceptional item of ₹45.6 million related to the estimated incremental impact of the four Labour Codes announced by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, effective November 21, 2025. The company is monitoring the finalization of rules and clarifications and will make necessary accounting adjustments.
HeidelbergCement India Limited also announced the completion of its final interest-free loan tranche repayment of ₹687 million to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, leaving no outstanding loans as of December 31, 2025. The company's cash and bank balance stood at ₹4,032 million as of the same date. The company continues to focus on sustainability, sourcing over 50% of its electricity needs from internal generation and PPAs, and utilizing approximately 12% alternative fuels in its portfolio.
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