Ambuja Cements Begins FY27 On Strong Operational Note, Eyes 119 MTPA Capacity
Ambuja Cements reported strong operational performance for the first quarter of FY27, achieving a consolidated net profit of Rs 660 crore. The company plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 119 MTPA by the end of the fiscal year through new plant commissions.
Why it matters
The company's growth trajectory and debt-free status reflect broader trends in India's infrastructure-led economic development.
Adani Group-backed Ambuja Cements Ltd on Tuesday reported a strong operational performance for the first quarter of FY27, driven by higher trade sales, premiumisation and cost optimisation, while reaffirming its plan to expand cement manufacturing capacity to 119 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by the end of the fiscal.The company said its EBITDA margin expanded by 331 basis points sequentially to 16.7 per cent despite temporary cost pressures arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Ambuja Cements achieved a sequential cost reduction of Rs 206 per metric tonne (PMT) through operational excellence, improved energy efficiency, a lower clinker factor and disciplined cost management.The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 660 crore for the first quarter of FY27.Revenue from operations stood at Rs 9,500 crore during the April-June quarter, while operating EBITDA came in at Rs 1,589 crore."We have started FY27 with strong momentum, driven by our focus on value-led…
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