UltraTech Cement Chairman's Speech at 26th AGM on Aug 17, 2026
UltraTech Cement's Chairman delivered a speech at the 26th AGM on Aug 17, 2026. FY26 saw revenue at ₹88,512 crore and PAT at ₹8,188 crore. Capacity crossed 200 MTPA. The company recommended a special dividend of ₹240 per share. Investments of ₹16,000 crore planned for capacity expansion.
The speech covers record financial results, capacity milestones, future investment plans, and dividend announcements, which are material information for investors and stakeholders, indicating a high impact.
The announcement details strong financial performance, significant capacity expansion, a substantial dividend payout, and a clear commitment to sustainability and community development, all contributing to a positive outlook.
UltraTech Cement Limited held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 17th August 2026, at 3:00 p.m. IST, conducted through Video Conference. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla delivered a speech emphasizing the Aditya Birla Group's philosophy of being a "Force for Good" and building on trust.
The speech highlighted the company's robust performance in FY26, with consolidated net revenue rising 17% to ₹88,512 crore, EBITDA increasing 32% to ₹17,598 crore, and Profit After Tax growing 36% to ₹8,188 crore. Grey cement sales volumes in India reached 145.0 million tonnes. The company also achieved a significant milestone by commissioning 8.7 MTPA of additional grey cement capacity in April 2026, surpassing 200 MTPA in India and becoming the largest cement company globally outside China.
Looking ahead, UltraTech has committed investments of ₹16,000 crore to increase cement capacity to over 240 MTPA by FY28 and plans to launch its Wires and Cables business by Q3 FY27. The company also reported strong Q1 FY27 performance, with consolidated net sales up 16% to ₹24,465 crore and Profit After Tax rising 17% to ₹2,604 crore.
A Special Dividend of ₹240 per equity share, aggregating to ₹7,072.3 crore, was recommended by the Board of Directors. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming for Net Zero by 2050, with green energy comprising 35.8% of its total power mix. Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, conserve water, and promote biodiversity are ongoing. In FY26, the company utilized over 49 million tonnes of alternative raw and recycled materials and was plastic negative by 6.6 times.
UltraTech's CSR activities positively impacted 1.8 million lives across 507 villages in FY26, focusing on education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. The Chairman expressed gratitude to shareholders, employees, partners, and communities for their trust, which fuels the company's growth and commitment to responsible business practices.
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