UltraTech Cement Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance; Net Sales Rise 16%, PAT Grows 17%, Domestic Volumes Up 13.1%

Published at : Aug 31, 2026 11:26 AM (IST)

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UltraTech Cement Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance; Net Sales Rise 16%, PAT Grows 17%, Domestic Volumes Up 13.1%

Summary
- UltraTech Cement delivered a robust start to FY27 with consolidated net sales rising 16% to Rs. 24,465 crore and profit after tax increasing 17% to Rs. 2,604 crore in Q1 FY27.
- Domestic cement sales volumes grew 13.1% to 39.2 million tonnes, while the company crossed 200.1 MTPA domestic grey cement capacity, reinforcing its leadership position.
- The quarter also witnessed progress in sustainability with higher green power usage, expanded Waste Heat Recovery capacity and recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026.

Mumbai, July 20, 2026:

UltraTech Cement Limited, an Aditya Birla Group company, reported a strong financial and operational performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by higher sales volumes, improved profitability, continued capacity expansion and sustained progress in sustainability initiatives.
The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs. 24,465 crore, compared with Rs. 21,040 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, registering a 16% year-on-year growth.

Profit before interest, depreciation and tax (PBIDT) stood at Rs. 5,146 crore, up from Rs. 4,591 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) increased 17% to Rs. 2,604 crore, compared with Rs. 2,221 crore in Q1 FY26.

According to the company, the strong quarterly performance was supported by disciplined market execution, operational efficiencies and the continued integration of acquired assets.

UltraTech highlighted the turnaround of The India Cements Limited, where integration efforts and improved cost management have started delivering results. India Cements reported a normalised PAT of Rs. 52 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with a net loss of Rs. 183 crore in Q1 FY25, supported by 18.5% growth in sales volumes.

Operationally, UltraTech recorded domestic sales volumes of 39.2 million tonnes, representing 13.1% growth over the corresponding period last year.

The company achieved capacity utilisation of 81% on its installed domestic grey cement capacity of 200.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), reflecting healthy demand across the housing, infrastructure and commercial construction sectors.

Operating EBITDA per tonne improved to Rs. 1,214, compared with Rs. 1,198 per tonne in the same quarter of the previous year, highlighting the company's continued emphasis on cost optimisation and operational excellence.

UltraTech further strengthened its manufacturing platform during the quarter after crossing the milestone of 200.1 MTPA domestic grey cement capacity and 205.5 MTPA global cement capacity, including its overseas operations, in April 2026.

The company stated that its expansion strategy continues to be driven through a balanced mix of greenfield projects, brownfield expansions and debottlenecking initiatives, enabling wider market reach, improved logistics efficiency and stronger customer service across regions.

Sustainability remained a key focus area during the quarter as UltraTech advanced its decarbonisation roadmap across renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy initiatives and green logistics.

The company expanded the deployment of electric heavy-duty trucks for mining operations and clinker transportation as part of its green logistics programme.UltraTech also commissioned an additional 20 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) capacity during the quarter, taking its total installed WHRS capacity to 434 MW.

Combined with its 1.4 GW renewable energy portfolio, the company achieved a green power mix of 47% by the end of the quarter, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

Recognising its sustainability performance, UltraTech Cement was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the Construction Materials Sector, reaffirming its progress in responsible and sustainable growth.

With strong financial performance, rising sales volumes, continued capacity expansion and sustained focus on operational excellence and sustainability, UltraTech Cement has made a solid start to FY27 while further strengthening its leadership position in the cement industry.
 

Published at : Aug 31, 2026 11:26 AM (IST)

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