Shree Cement Posts Strong Q4 as Volumes Rise

11 May 2026 CW Team

Shree Cement reported results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, with consolidated net revenue of Rs61,010 million (mn) and consolidated EBITDA of Rs13,840 mn. Standalone net revenue was Rs56,430 mn and profit after tax stood at Rs5,320 mn, improving from the prior year. Cash profit and operating metrics strengthened quarter on quarter. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs70 per share, taking total payout for the year to Rs150 per share.

Total domestic cement sales rose 11 per cent year on year from nine point five two mn tonnes (t) to 10.56 mn t, with quarter on quarter gains of about 24.5 per cent. Sales of premium products increased to 22 per cent of trade volume from 16 per cent in the prior quarter, supporting margin expansion.

The ready mixed concrete operations totalled 26 plants at year end and 10 new commercial plants inaugurated in March are under commissioning, which will raise the count to 36. The company commissioned an integrated project of three point six five mn t clinker and three point five mn t cement capacity in Karnataka, taking installed cement production capacity in India to 69.3 mn t.

Sustainability metrics included 61 per cent green electricity share in the quarter and green power generation capacity of 666.5 megawatt (MW). Manufacturing sites maintained zero liquid discharge and a water positivity index greater than eight times. Management said energy efficiency and digitalisation measures were helping to mitigate cost pressures from the West Asia conflict.

Management expressed confidence in medium term demand backed by infrastructure spending and Union Budget measures, while noting short term risks from geopolitics and monsoon forecasts. The company has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary for overseas operations and is pursuing multiple expansion opportunities to accelerate capacity build up.

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