AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD Q4 RESULTS
Major cement companies report volume growth in June qtr, revenue remains muted due to lower price
Major cement companies in India reported slight volume growth in the June quarter amid falling prices and higher raw material costs. UltraTech, Ambuja Cements, and ACC saw increased sales and capacity utilization. Nonetheless, overall revenue growth was limited, and construction activities slowed due to intense heatwaves and elections, hurting profits.
Shree Cement shares drop over 3% after 51% YoY decline in Q1 PAT. Should you invest?
Shree Cement faced a 4% drop in shares as it posted a 51% decrease in net profit for the June quarter, down to Rs 278.6 crore. Revenues saw a slight increase to Rs 5,123.9 crore, but higher expenses offset gains. Brokerages had varied opinions, noting concerns about weak demand and geographic expansion.
Shree Cement Q1 Results: PAT declines 51% YoY to Rs 278 crore; revenue rises marginally
Shree Cement Q1 Results: During the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a 1.75% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 5,123.9 crore compared to Rs 5,035.6 crore in the same period last year. Total expenses also rose by 4.4% to Rs 4,618 crore from Rs 4,422 crore in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Despite these figures, the company's stock price experienced a slight decline of 0.2% to Rs 26,682 following the release of the earnings report.
Be a bit cautious in auto stocks and do not chase the particular rally in Maruti: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities discussed the outlook for the auto and cement industries, noting potential slowdowns and increased competition. He commented on recent developments in speculative trading regulations, the pharma sector, and the performance of companies like Zomato, Paytm, and Maruti. Mehta advised caution in the auto sector while expressing optimism about select pharma stocks.
Ambuja Cement added 275 million tonne in limestone reserves during Apr-Jun quarter
Ambuja Cements reported significant growth in the April-June quarter, adding 275 million tonnes in limestone reserves. The company highlighted achievements in cost leadership, efficiency, and growth, supported by innovations and a focus on ESG. CEO Ajay Kapur announced the anticipated expansion of cement capacity to 140 MTPA by FY'28. Ambuja's net worth rose to Rs 59,465 crore, remaining debt-free. With green power initiatives and major expansions underway, the company is set for further growth, including the acquisition of Penna Cement Industries.
Ambuja Cements Q1 Results: Standalone profit falls 12% YoY to Rs 571 crore, revenue drops 5%
Ambuja Cements saw an 11.5% drop in standalone profit to Rs 571 crore for the June quarter. Revenue decreased 4.5% to Rs 4,516 crore. Operating EBITDA fell to Rs 646 crore, and EBITDA margin dropped to 14.3%. Sales volume grew by 3%, and kiln fuel costs were reduced by 17%. CEO Ajay Kapur emphasized cost-cutting initiatives.
GIFT Nifty signals a muted start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session
Markets remain steady before Union Budget with anticipated volatility. Oil prices decline for third consecutive day due to oversupply worries and subdued demand. Rupee hits record low against US dollar as Asian currencies weaken. Keep an eye on Q1 results from major firms.
Sensex falls over 300 pts as RIL & bank stocks tumble, Nifty below 24,400
Ahead of the budget, Indian markets fell. Sensex dropped 355 points, Nifty50 by 148 points. Reliance fell 2.5% from lower fuel margins; HDFC Bank, the country's top private lender, rose 1% after beating profit forecasts; Wipro dropped 8% due to weak demand in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Mixed performance among key stocks in early trading.
Q1 Results Today: What to expect from HDFC Bank and Kotak Bank’s earnings
HDFC Bank's Q1 FY25 financial results are likely to be less impressive than the previous quarter, primarily due to slower deposit growth. The merger with HDFC Ltd. makes year-over-year comparisons irrelevant. Loan growth is also expected to moderate, impacting net interest income. While the bank navigates the challenges of integration and a tougher economic environment, its profitability might see a minor dip in this quarter.
UltraTech Cement Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises marginally to Rs 1,697 crore, revenue up 2% YoY
The revenue from operations stood at Rs 18,070 crore, which represents a 2% increase compared to Rs 17,737 crore reported by the company in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. On a sequential basis, the cons PAT was down by 25% over Rs 2,258 crore reported by the cement maker in Q4FY24.
Cement sector sees marginal growth of 2-3 pc in Q1FY25: Icra
The cement sector experienced a modest 2-3 per cent growth in Q1 due to a slowdown in construction during the Lok Sabha polls, but FY2024-25 is expected to see a 7-8 per cent increase driven by infrastructure and housing demand. Top players are set to consolidate, expanding capacity and improving operating profits by 1-3 per cent from softened raw materials prices. Cement makers are also increasing green power usage to reduce emissions by 15-17 per cent in the coming years.
Ambuja Cement shares surge 4% after acquiring Penna Cement
Shares of Ambuja Cements, owned by the Adani Group, surged by 4% to reach a new all-time high of Rs 690 in early Friday trading on the BSE. This spike came after the company disclosed its acquisition of a 100% stake in Penna Cement (PCIL).
Grasim Q4 revenue at record Rs 37,727 crore
While operating profit of the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group jumped by a little over a fourth to ₹6,196 crore during the quarter, also an all-time high, the net profit remained flat on year at ₹1,370 crore. Adjusted for an exceptional item charge of ₹538 crore, the bottomline rose by two-fifths on year.
India Cements Q4 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 50.06 crore
The cement and clinker volume for the fourth quarter was 24.36 lakh tonne as compared to 27.85 lakh tonne in the same period of the previous year, it added.
Shree Cement Q4 Results: Net profit up over a fifth to Rs 662 crore, EBITDA at all-time high
The country’s third-largest producer of cement, in terms of capacity, saw its net revenue from operations rise 7% on year to Rs 5,101 crore. The relatively lower growth in revenue as compared to the sales growth indicates that the company, too, felt the impact of weaker pricing.
Shree Cement Q4 Results: PAT jumps 28% YoY to Rs 526 crore; Rs 55/sh dividend declared
On Tuesday, Shree Cement announced a significant 28% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 675 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, compared to Rs 526 crore reported in the same period last fiscal year.
Ambuja Cements Q4 Results: Profit doubles to to Rs 1,526 crore on volume growth, cost optimization
Ambuja Cements’ consolidated net profit for the March quarter nearly doubled on year to Rs 1,526 crore aided by a robust volume growth and cost reduction.
Ambuja Cements Q4 results: Profit up 6% YoY to Rs 532 cr; co approves Rs 2 dividend
Ambuja Cements reported a standalone net profit of 532 crore rupees for the quarter that ended in March 2024, showing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from operations in the fourth quarter rose by 12% year-on-year to Rs 4,780 crore. The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24, subject to approval of shareholders of the company.
Q4 results today: Ambuja Cements, Adani Wilmar among 18 companies to announce earnings
Adani group leads Q4 earnings with multiple companies reporting results today. Ambuja Cements expected to show growth, while Adani Wilmar anticipates revenue dip but higher operating profit.
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