UltraTech Cement Faces Growth Challenges Amid Cyclones and Monsoons
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UltraTech Cement Faces Growth Challenges Amid Cyclones and Monsoons

UltraTech Cement, one of India’s largest cement manufacturers, highlighted in its Q3 exchange filing the growing impact of climate change and stringent environmental policies on its operations. Key segments, including infrastructure and housing, have been affected by severe weather events and pollution control measures. 

The infrastructure segment witnessed a decline, largely attributed to pollution control measures in Delhi and surrounding regions. These regulations, aimed at curbing air pollution, slowed construction activities and delayed multiple infrastructure projects, reducing demand for cement. Additional challenges included farmers' protests, completion of major projects like the RRTS, aggregate manufacturer strikes, and labour shortages during festive periods. 

In contrast, the housing segment demonstrated robust growth across most regions, except Odisha, which was heavily impacted by Cyclone Dana. The cyclone caused significant disruptions, delaying construction and halting ongoing projects. Similarly, southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh faced growth slowdowns due to prolonged monsoon seasons and cyclone impacts. 

UltraTech reported a 17% year-on-year decline in net profit, amounting to Rs 14.69 billion, despite a 3% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 171.93 billion. However, the company’s profit exceeded Street estimates of Rs 11.95 billion, and revenue surpassed expectations of Rs 168.54 billion. 

(ET)    

UltraTech Cement, one of India’s largest cement manufacturers, highlighted in its Q3 exchange filing the growing impact of climate change and stringent environmental policies on its operations. Key segments, including infrastructure and housing, have been affected by severe weather events and pollution control measures. The infrastructure segment witnessed a decline, largely attributed to pollution control measures in Delhi and surrounding regions. These regulations, aimed at curbing air pollution, slowed construction activities and delayed multiple infrastructure projects, reducing demand for cement. Additional challenges included farmers' protests, completion of major projects like the RRTS, aggregate manufacturer strikes, and labour shortages during festive periods. In contrast, the housing segment demonstrated robust growth across most regions, except Odisha, which was heavily impacted by Cyclone Dana. The cyclone caused significant disruptions, delaying construction and halting ongoing projects. Similarly, southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh faced growth slowdowns due to prolonged monsoon seasons and cyclone impacts. UltraTech reported a 17% year-on-year decline in net profit, amounting to Rs 14.69 billion, despite a 3% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 171.93 billion. However, the company’s profit exceeded Street estimates of Rs 11.95 billion, and revenue surpassed expectations of Rs 168.54 billion. (ET)    

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