Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements Ltd on Tuesday released its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report wherein it posted profit at Rs 1282.24 crore. This was 15.71 per cent lower in comparison to Rs 1,521.21 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY24. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 9,802.47 crore, reporting a growth of 11.58 per cent as against Rs 8,785.28 crore recorded during the fourth quarter of previous financial year.
On a standalone basis, however, Ambuja Cements reported a profit of Rs 928.88 crore, posting a growth of 74.51 per cent in comparison to Rs 532.29 crore recorded during the same period of previous FY.
Ambuja Cements said that the consolidated volumes for the quarter went up by 13 per cent to 18.7 MnT, which is the highest ever sales volume in a quarter. The kiln fuel cost was reduced by 14 per cent, it said. The cement major recorded an increase by 10.5 pp as share of green power in the total power consumption. Ambuja Cements said that the higher volume along with improved operational parameters resulted in growth in all business parameters.
Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, Ambuja Cements, said, “This year marks a historic milestone in the journey of Ambuja Cements as we cross the 100 MTPA capacity. Additionally, we have ongoing organic expansions at various stages across the country, which will help us achieve 118 MTPA capacity by end of FY 2026, a significant step, bringing us closer to our goal of 140 MTPA by 2028. The 100 MTPA milestone is not just a number, it’s a mark of our ambition, resilience, and purpose.”
Ambuja Cements said that the net worth of the company increased by Rs 12,969 crore during the year and stood at Rs 63,811 crore. The Cash & Cash Equivalent came in at Rs 10,125 crore. For Ambuja Cements (consolidated), it added, business level working capital stands at 28 days, reflecting agility in unblocking the funds in inventory and receivables.
Dividend announced
The company board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.00 per Equity Share of face value of Rs 2 each fully paid-up for the Financial Year 2024-25. “…the Company has fixed Friday, 13th June 2025 as ‘Record Date’ for the purpose of determining entitlement of the members of the Company to receive Dividend of Rs 2.00 per Equity Share having face value of Rs 2 each fully paidup for the financial year 2024-25. The said Dividend, if declared by the shareholders at the ensuing AGM, shall be paid on or after 1st July 2025, subject to deduction of tax at source as applicable,” Ambuja Cements said in a regulatory filing.
Outlook
Cement consumption for Q4FY25 recorded growth of 6.5-7 per cent and this increase in demand, it said, was driven by pick-up in construction activities, improvement in rural demand, traction in the real estate sector, and increase in government spending.
Cumulative growth for FY25 is likely to stay between 4-5 per cent. Based on the demand growth trends observed in H2FY25, it is projected that cement demand growth in India during FY26 will continue to benefit from the momentum gained by government spending on infrastructure and construction activities and pro-infra and housing Budget. Growth for FY’26 is anticipated to range between 7 per cent to 8 per cent, it said.
Vinod Bahety said, “As India builds the foundation for a $10 Trillion economy, we are committed towards our role in building the nation’s infrastructure that empowers growth, connects communities, and supports a greener tomorrow.”