Orient Cement reports surge in Q1 FY26 PAT to ₹205.37 crore, driven by tax reversal; Ambuja Cements becomes subsidiary
The financial results show a massive improvement in profitability, albeit with a significant one-time tax benefit. The acquisition by Ambuja Cements, a major player, is a transformative event for Orient Cement, leading to potential synergies and strategic alignment.
The company reported a substantial increase in Profit After Tax and Revenue from Operations. The PAT was significantly boosted by a one-time tax reversal due to opting for a reduced tax regime. The acquisition by Ambuja Cements also marks a strategic positive development.
* Orient Cement Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025. * Revenue from operations significantly increased to ₹866.48 crore (₹86,647.57 lakhs) for the quarter ended 30th June 2025, up from ₹696.27 crore (₹69,626.81 lakhs) in the same quarter last year. * Profit After Tax (PAT) witnessed a substantial surge to ₹205.37 crore (₹20,537.04 lakhs) for the quarter, compared to ₹36.71 crore (₹3,671.06 lakhs) in the quarter ended 30th June 2024. * Earnings Per Share (Basic and Diluted) rose to ₹10.00 for the quarter, from ₹1.79 in the corresponding previous quarter. * The significant increase in PAT is primarily attributed to the company opting for the reduced tax rate regime under Section 115BAA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This resulted in a reversal of net deferred tax liability of ₹81.18 crore (₹8,118.28 lakhs) and an excess income tax provision of ₹16.75 crore (₹1,675.09 lakhs) during the current quarter. * Ambuja Cements Limited completed the acquisition of a 72.66% stake (14,92,92,730 equity shares) in Orient Cement Limited by 18th June 2025, following which Orient Cement became a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements Limited.
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