Orient Cement's Earnings Call Transcript Released: Strong Q2 Performance and Ambitious Growth Plans
Orient Cement's Q2 FY26 earnings call transcript is out, revealing robust financial growth, significant capacity expansion plans, and strategic cost reductions, targeting 155 MTPA by FY28.
The reported 20% volume growth and 58% EBITDA growth are very strong. The revised capacity target of 155 MTPA by FY28, coupled with aggressive cost reduction targets and successful integration of acquired assets, indicates a strong growth trajectory and operational efficiency improvements that will significantly affect the company's long-term value.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in sales volume (20%), revenue (21%), and EBITDA (58%). It also outlined ambitious capacity expansion to 155 MTPA by FY28, substantial cost reduction targets, and successful integration of acquired assets like Orient Cement and Penna, which are showing improved profitability.
Orient Cement Limited has released the transcript of its earnings conference call held on November 3, 2025, pertaining to the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. Key highlights from the call, which covered Ambuja Cements and its group companies including Orient Cement, include: * Highest ever sales volume in Q2 at 16.6 million tons, marking a 20% year-on-year growth. * Revenue reached ₹9,174 crore, up 21% year-on-year, with a 3% price gain. * Quarterly EBITDA stood at ₹1,761 crore, a 58% year-on-year increase, with an EBITDA margin of 19.2% (up 4.5% from last year). * Profit after tax was ₹2,302 crore, up 364%, including a one-time tax write-back of ₹1,697 crore. * The company's total capacity increased to 107 MTPA, with a revised target of 155 MTPA by FY28, achieved through debottlenecking and greenfield/brownfield expansions. Clinker capacity is targeted to reach 96 million tons by FY28. * Cost reduction remains a key focus, with targets to reduce total cost to ~₹4,000 per metric ton by March 2026, ~₹3,800 by March 2027, and ~₹3,650 by March 2028. * Green Power share increased to 33% in Q2, aiming for 60% by FY28. * Integration of acquired assets like Orient Cement and Penna has led to significant profitability improvements. The RMX (Ready Mix Concrete) business is also ramping up, targeting 5% of cement consumption by FY28.
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