Orient Cement Unveils Strong Q2 & H1 FY26 Performance and Ambitious Capacity Expansion
Orient Cement reported strong Q2 & H1 FY26 consolidated results with significant PAT growth, increased capacity target to 155 MTPA by FY28, and ongoing cost reduction initiatives.
The announcement details strong financial results, substantial capacity expansion plans, and strategic initiatives, all of which are critical factors influencing the company's future growth and market position. The tax reversal significantly boosted PAT, and the debt-free status along with high credit ratings underscore financial stability. These factors are highly impactful for investors and stakeholders.
The company reported robust financial performance with significant increases in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT. The upward revision of capacity targets, strategic operational improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and positive outlook on future growth contribute to a strong positive sentiment.
* Orient Cement Limited (part of Ambuja Cements) released its 'Operational & Financial Highlights' investor presentation for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025. * Consolidated Financial Highlights for Q2 FY26: * Cement Volume: 16.6 MnT, up 20% YoY. * Revenue from Operations: ₹9,174 crore, up 21% YoY, highest ever in Q2 series. * EBITDA: ₹1,761 crore, up 58% YoY, with EBITDA per MT at ₹1,060, up 32% YoY. * PAT: ₹2,302 crore, up 364% YoY, significantly boosted by an income tax provision reversal of ₹1,697 crore. * Consolidated Financial Highlights for H1 FY26: * Cement Volume: 35.0 MnT, up 20% YoY. * Revenue from Operations: ₹19,464 crore, up 22% YoY. * EBITDA: ₹3,722 crore, up 56% YoY, with EBITDA per MT at ₹1,064, up 30% YoY. * PAT: ₹3,319 crore, up 159% YoY. * The company remains debt-free with a net worth of ₹69,493 crore and maintains Crisil AAA (stable) / Crisil A1+ ratings. * Operational & Strategic Highlights: * FY28 target capacity upped by 15 MTPA from 140 MTPA to 155 MTPA, to be achieved by debottlenecking at a lower capex of $48/MT. * Trial run started for a 4 MTPA new kiln line at Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh. * 2 MTPA Krishnapatnam Grinding Unit (GU) operationalized; an additional 7 MTPA will be operational at three other locations in Q3 FY26. * Commissioned 200 MW solar power, taking Renewable Energy (RE) capacity to 673 MW, expected to reach 900 MW by end of FY26 and 1,122 MW by FY27. * Launched CiNOC (Cement Intelligent Network Operations Centre) for AI-driven operations. * Cost leadership journey resulted in a 5% YoY reduction in cost of sales. Aim to achieve total cost of ~₹4,000 PMT by March 2026 exit and ~₹3,600 - ₹3,650 PMT by end of FY28. * Merger Updates: Board approval for the merger of Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements was received on 17th December 2024, expected to be completed by end of FY26 (March 31, 2026). * The company expects to deliver double-digit revenue growth and four-digit PMT EBITDA in the future, driven by volume expansion, premiumization, pricing power, and cost optimization.
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