Ahmedabad, January 30 – Adani Group’s flagship cement producer Ambuja Cements has reported a staggering 258% year-on-year jump in net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The October-December period saw profits soar to Rs 3,781 crore, marking a transformative quarter for the company.
Sales volumes hit a record high of 18.9 million tonnes, up 17% from the previous year, underscoring robust demand and operational excellence. Revenue climbed 20% year-on-year, while EBITDA rocketed 53% to Rs 1,353 crore, reflecting superior cost controls and premium product sales.
Net worth expanded by Rs 361 crore to Rs 69,854 crore, with the company maintaining its debt-free status. Top ratings from Crisil (AAA Stable) and CARE (A1+) affirm financial strength. Ambuja boasts ample cash flows for capital investments.
A landmark move was the merger announcement of ACC Limited and Orient Cement into Ambuja, creating a unified ‘One Cement Platform’. This strategic integration promises accelerated growth, enhanced efficiency, stronger market leadership, and long-term value creation.
Capacity expansion included commissioning a 2.4 million tonnes per annum grinding unit at Marwar, pushing total cement capacity to 109 MTPA. Additionally, 225 MW of solar plants went live, elevating renewable energy capacity to 898 MW, with plans to reach 1,122 MW by FY27 end.
Full-time Director and CEO Vinod Baheti highlighted record quarterly volumes, increased trade/premium cement sales, and industry-beating profitability. Cost management shone through with a 2% YoY drop in sales costs for Q3 (3% for 9M FY26), yielding impressive EBITDA per tonne figures: Rs 850 for existing assets and Rs 718 overall in Q3.
This quarter positions Ambuja Cements for sustained dominance in India’s competitive cement sector, blending expansion, sustainability, and financial prowess.
