JK Cement stock rose as much as 10.5 per cent during the day to hit a life high after reporting a 64 per cent jump in its net profit
With industry focus shifting to volume growth in the closing quarter of the year, the likelihood of substantial price hikes in the near-term remains low due to the continued high competitive pressure
State-owned GMDC on Friday said it has entered into a long-term pact with JK Cement Ltd for the supply of limestone from its upcoming mine in Gujarat. The agreement has been signed for supply of 250 million tonnes of limestone over a period of 40 years from its upcoming Lakhpat Punrajpur Mine in Lakhpat Taluka of Kutch district in Gujarat. This agreement will help JK Cement Ltd in setting up an integrated mega-capacity cement plant, fostering industrial growth in the region. "The collaboration will stimulate investment, enhance industrial development, and generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities in Kutch, contributing significantly to the socio-economic progress of Gujarat," Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) said in a statement. Kutch's coastal proximity, improved access to domestic and international markets, and cost-efficient logistics position it as an ideal hub for cement production. The state-owned company has five operational lignite m
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For Q4 the management guided for 7-8% YoY volume growth in grey cement. Meanwhile, analysts expect a growth rate of at least 10% YoY in FY26.
JK Cement, one of the leading cement producers, has said it will acquire a 60 per cent stake of Saifco Cements in a deal through which it will enter into the Jammu & Kashmir market. The JK Group firm will acquire a 60 per cent stake in Saifco Cements, which has an integrated manufacturing unit at Khunmoh in Srinagar, at a valuation of Rs 174 crore, according to a joint statement. Saifco's integrated manufacturing unit in Srinagar is spread across 54 acres of land and has a clinker capacity of 0.26 MTPA and grinding capacity of 0.42 MTPA. Besides, it has captive limestone reserves spread over 144.25 hectares with a total minable reserve of 129 million tonnes. "The acquisition will help the company expand its footprint into the state of Jammu and Kashmir Region," it said. JK Cement has a manufacturing capacity of 24.2 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) having a strong presence in markets such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Its turnover for FY24 was at Rs 86.30 ...
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While FY25 is seeing slow growth and subdued govt spending, CareEdge maintains a long-term outlook aligned with India's broader growth strategy with housing, continuing to be primary driver of cement.
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JK Cement Ltd on Saturday reported a 22.52 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 136.15 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024. The company had posted a profit of Rs 175.73 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from JK Cement. Its revenue from operations slipped 7 per cent to Rs 2,560.12 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 2,752.77 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. JK Cement's total expenses rose marginally to Rs 2,545.25 crore in the September quarter. The total income of JK Cement, which includes other income, declined 6.62 per cent to Rs 2,597.90 crore in Q2 FY25. JK Cement has an installed Grey Cement capacity of 24 MTPA. It is one of the leading manufacturers of white cement, globally, with a total white cement capacity of 1.20 MTPA and wall putty capacity of 1.2MTPA.
At 7:28 AM, GIFT Nifty indicated a flat opening as it was trading about 3.5 points lower at 24448.50 levels, as against Nifty Futures last close of 24,452.
Barring HeidelbergCement most of the cement stocks look technically weak on the charts; Ambuja Cements is on the verge of seeing a 'Death Cross' formation on the daily chart.
LIC Housing, Marico, JK Cement and Motherso Sumi have shed up to 15% in the last four days alongside up to 15% increase in open interest, thus suggesting short buildup at these counters.
JK Cement Ltd on Saturday reported a 67 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 184.82 crore for the first quarter ended June 2024. The company had posted a profit of Rs 110.73 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from JK Cement. Its revenue from operations edged up 1.62 per cent at Rs 2,807.57 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 2,762.63 crore a year ago. JK Cement's total expenses stood flat at Rs 2,579.14 crore in the June quarter. The total income of JK Cement was Rs 2,852.31 crore, up 2.07 per cent, in Q1 FY25.
These 10 companies had fixed July 09 as the record date for a dividend payout of up to Rs 30 per share.
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Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc, Jindal Power and JK Cement are among the few companies that have emerged as technically qualified bidders for two gold mines put up for sale in Rajasthan. Ramgad Minerals and Mining Ltd, Hirakund Natural Resources Ltd, Jindal Power, Hindustan Zinc and Saiyyed Owais Ali have emerged as technically qualified bidders for Bhukia-Jagpura gold block in the desert state. In the case of Kankriya Gara gold block, the technically qualified bidders are Hirakund Natural Resources, Poddar Diamond, Owais Metal and Minerals Processing, Hindustan Zinc and JK Cement, according to the website of Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) of the Rajasthan government. The auction process started in March this year. According to the website, the auction of both the gold blocks will be held this week. The full-scale production of the country's first large private gold mine in Andhra Pradesh will begin by the end of 2024, Deccan Gold Mines Managing Director Hanuma Prasad ha
BEML's Q4 earnings showcased strong growth, with net profit soaring 62.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 256.8 crore.
Expect healthy year-on-year growth in margins in Q4, but sequential decline
Shares of JK Cement, Dalmia Bharat, Ambuja Cement, and ACC, for instance, have lost in the range of 5 per cent to 8 per cent during the period, ACE Equity data shows