Ambuja Cements Hits 100 MTPA with 9% Rise in Annual Profit

30 Apr 2025 CW Team

The company's shares were trading at Rs 535.30 on the NSE, marking a decline of Rs 9.65 or 1.77 per cent.

Ambuja Cements recorded an annual sales volume of 65.2 million tonnes, up 10 per cent from the previous year. Its revenue increased by 6 per cent to Rs 350.45 billion. For the fourth quarter, EBITDA rose 10 per cent year-on-year to Rs 18.68 billion, while quarterly sales volumes climbed by 13 per cent to 18.7 million tonnes.

Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, stated that the company was steadily advancing toward its long-term goal of reaching 140 MTPA capacity by 2028. He mentioned that ongoing expansion projects are expected to bring capacity to 118 MTPA by the end of FY 2026.

During the fiscal year, the company completed the acquisition of Orient Cement and commissioned a 2.4 MTPA brownfield expansion at its Farakka plant in West Bengal. It also brought online 299 MW of renewable energy capacity—comprising 200 MW from solar and 99 MW from wind—out of its targeted 1,000 MW, with the remaining capacity scheduled for commissioning by June 2026.

Ambuja Cements also reported notable operational efficiencies. Kiln fuel costs declined by 14 per cent, from Rs 1.84 to Rs 1.58 per ‘000 Kcal. Logistics expenses were reduced by 2 per cent to Rs 1,238 per ton, aided by enhanced efficiencies such as a 16 km cut in lead distance and a 4 percentage point rise in direct dispatches, which reached 58 per cent.

As of the fiscal year-end, the company held cash and cash equivalents totalling Rs 101.25 billion. Its net worth grew by Rs 129.69 billion during the year, reaching Rs 638.11 billion. Ambuja remains debt-free and holds Crisil’s top credit ratings of AAA (Stable) and A1+.

The board has proposed a dividend of Rs 2.0 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous year. The company anticipates that cement demand in India will grow between 7–8 per cent in FY 2026.

News source: The Hindu Businessline

Ambuja Cements, a part of the Adani Portfolio, has surpassed the 100 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) production capacity mark, positioning itself as the ninth-largest cement producer globally. The company announced its highest-ever annual profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 51.58 billion for FY 2025, reflecting a 9 per cent year-on-year growth, as per financial results released on April 29, 2025. The company's shares were trading at Rs 535.30 on the NSE, marking a decline of Rs 9.65 or 1.77 per cent. Ambuja Cements recorded an annual sales volume of 65.2 million tonnes, up 10 per cent from the previous year. Its revenue increased by 6 per cent to Rs 350.45 billion. For the fourth quarter, EBITDA rose 10 per cent year-on-year to Rs 18.68 billion, while quarterly sales volumes climbed by 13 per cent to 18.7 million tonnes. Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, stated that the company was steadily advancing toward its long-term goal of reaching 140 MTPA capacity by 2028. He mentioned that ongoing expansion projects are expected to bring capacity to 118 MTPA by the end of FY 2026. During the fiscal year, the company completed the acquisition of Orient Cement and commissioned a 2.4 MTPA brownfield expansion at its Farakka plant in West Bengal. It also brought online 299 MW of renewable energy capacity—comprising 200 MW from solar and 99 MW from wind—out of its targeted 1,000 MW, with the remaining capacity scheduled for commissioning by June 2026. Ambuja Cements also reported notable operational efficiencies. Kiln fuel costs declined by 14 per cent, from Rs 1.84 to Rs 1.58 per ‘000 Kcal. Logistics expenses were reduced by 2 per cent to Rs 1,238 per ton, aided by enhanced efficiencies such as a 16 km cut in lead distance and a 4 percentage point rise in direct dispatches, which reached 58 per cent. As of the fiscal year-end, the company held cash and cash equivalents totalling Rs 101.25 billion. Its net worth grew by Rs 129.69 billion during the year, reaching Rs 638.11 billion. Ambuja remains debt-free and holds Crisil’s top credit ratings of AAA (Stable) and A1+. The board has proposed a dividend of Rs 2.0 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous year. The company anticipates that cement demand in India will grow between 7–8 per cent in FY 2026. News source: The Hindu Businessline

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