Low base, premium mix and new capacity supported gains
Earnings for the 151 MOFSL Universe companies rose 14 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), above the brokerage's 9 per cent estimate.
In the cement sector, near-term weakness persists due to subdued demand, muted pricing trends and high petcoke prices.
UltraTech Cement's profit and margin rose sharply in Q2FY26 as demand, cost controls, and GST 2.0 reforms supported growth; firm eyes 235 mtpa capacity by FY29
UltraTech Cement's consolidated net profit jumped 75.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q2FY26 at ₹1,231.58 crore, as against ₹702.82 crore.
Revenue from operations rose 20.3 per cent YoY to ₹19,606.93 crore. Grey cement volumes grew 7.1 per cent YoY, while realisations improved 4.5 per cent
UltraTech Cement, India's leading cement maker, on Saturday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,237.98 crore in the September quarter of FY26. It had posted a net profit of Rs 707.96 crore in the July-September period a year ago, the Aditya Birla group flagship firm said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations was at Rs 19,606.93 crore in the latest second quarter ending September. It was Rs 16,294.42 crore a year earlier. The company said its results "for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2025 are not comparable with the previous corresponding period" due to acquisition of south-based India Cements Ltd, Wonder WallCare and Ras Al Khaimah, UAE-based RAKWCT. Moreover, the scheme for merger of cement business of Kesoram Industries with UltraTech and their respective shareholders and creditors was also effective from March 1, 2025. UltraTech's total income, which includes other income as well, was at Rs 19,781.07 crore in the September quarter. In th
Q2FY26 company results: Many banks including IDBI, IDFC First, IndusInd, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, and Punjab National Bank will also release their September quarter earnings reports today
Elara Capital cautions that the near-term pricing environment remains weak, with operating leverage and higher costs likely to weigh on profitability in Q2FY26 and potentially spill over into Q3FY26.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd on Friday said it has secured an order worth Rs 86.85 crore from UltraTech Cement Ltd for the supply of specialised freight wagons and brake vans. The Adventz Group's flagship company said these wagons will serve UltraTech's Maihar and Sarlanagar plants in Madhya Pradesh. The brake vans will feature solar-powered systems to enhance energy efficiency. "This repeat order is an endorsement of Texmaco's engineering capabilities and our commitment to sustainable logistics," Managing Director Sudipta Mukherjee said. Texmaco also announced leadership continuity with the reappointment of Indrajit Mookerjee as executive director and vice chairman for one year from April 2026, and Mukherjee's extension as managing director for five years from June 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Kolkata-headquartered firm said its strong order pipeline across cement, steel, coal and infrastructure sectors positions it to benefit from India's rail and infrastructure
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GST Council has approved a reduction in rates on cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, effective September 22, 2025
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Godrej Consumer has strengthened its core portfolio and expanded into new segments, while UltraTech Cement reported strong Q1 results
UBS stays positive on cement sector, sees price recovery, margin gains, and consolidation ahead. Top stock picks for FY26 include Ambuja, UltraTech, Dalmia Cement
India Cement stock rallies after UltraTech unveils plan to 6.49 per cent stake in the company through an OFS, to comply with SEBI rule on at least 25 per cent public shareholding
UltraTech Cement will sell its 6.49 per cent stake in India Cements worth Rs 745 crore via offer for sale to meet regulatory norms on public shareholding by 2026
The company, which took control of India Cements in July last year, said the sale was to comply with "applicable laws"
UltraTech Cement Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla says cement demand will grow on the back of government's focus on manufacturing, infrastructure projects, housing, and policy support
UltraTech Cement reports 46% YoY operating profit growth in Q1FY26, but faces near-term margin pressures. The company maintains a strong growth outlook for volume and revenue in FY26