India Cements Chairman's Speech at 80th AGM Highlights Turnaround and Growth
The India Cements Limited reported a strong turnaround in FY 2025-26 with total income of ₹4,581 crore. Q1 FY27 saw a consolidated Profit After Tax of ₹27 crore, up from a loss of ₹133 crore. Sales volume grew 19% to 2.58 million tonnes, and EBITDA rose 72% to ₹159 crore. The company also highlighted sustainability initiatives and credit rating upgrades.
The announcement covers a period of substantial financial recovery and strategic integration, impacting the company's financial health, market position, and future growth prospects.
The announcement details a significant turnaround in profitability, strong growth in sales volumes and EBITDA, credit rating upgrades, and a positive outlook, all contributing to a positive sentiment.
The India Cements Limited held its 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 10, 2026, where the Chairman delivered a speech detailing the company's significant turnaround and future outlook.
The Chairman highlighted that FY 2025-26 marked a decisive turnaround for the company, reversing prior year losses and returning to profitability after its integration into the UltraTech Cement and Aditya Birla Group family. The company reported a total income of ₹4,581 crore, with improved operating margins attributed to stronger volumes, better realisations, and disciplined cost management. Sales volumes saw double-digit growth, with increased plant utilization in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
In Q1 FY27, driven by higher sales volumes and improved efficiencies, the company achieved a consolidated Profit After Tax of ₹27 crore, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹133 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Sales volume grew 19% year-on-year to 2.58 million tonnes, and EBITDA increased 72% year-on-year to ₹159 crore.
The company has also focused on deleveraging its balance sheet and modernizing its plants, emerging with leaner operations and a 70% capacity utilization rate. Its credit ratings have been upgraded to CARE AAA (Stable) for long-term instruments and CARE A1+ for short-term instruments.
Sustainability is a key focus, with initiatives to reduce environmental footprint by increasing blended cement production, using alternative fuels, and enhancing waste material utilization. The company is also accelerating its transition to cleaner energy through solar, wind, and Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS), alongside improving water stewardship and community development programs.
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