Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Portfolio, has crossed the 100 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity milestone, making it the ninth largest cement company globally. The company reported its highest-ever annual profit after tax (PAT) of ₹5,158 crore, up 9 per cent year-on-year, according to results released on April 29, 2025.
The shares of Ambuja Cements Limited were trading at ₹535.30 down by ₹9.65 or 1.77 per cent on the NSE today at 3.15 pm.
The cement manufacturer achieved record annual sales volumes of 65.2 million tonnes, representing a 10 per cent increase from the previous year. Revenue rose 6 per cent to reach ₹35,045 crore. For the fourth quarter, EBITDA grew 10 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,868 crore, with quarterly sales volumes increasing by 13 per cent to 18.7 million tonnes.
Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, said the company is progressing toward its goal of 140 MTPA capacity by 2028, with ongoing expansions expected to reach 118 MTPA by the end of FY 2026.
The company completed the acquisition of Orient Cement and commissioned a 2.4 MTPA brownfield expansion in Farakka, West Bengal. It also commissioned 299 MW of renewable energy power (200 MW solar and 99 MW wind) out of a planned 1,000 MW, with the remainder scheduled for completion by June 2026.
Ambuja Cements reported significant cost improvements, including a 14 per cent reduction in kiln fuel costs from ₹1.84 to ₹1.58 per ‘000 Kcal. Logistics costs decreased by 2 per cent to ₹1,238 per ton, driven by efficiency improvements, including a 16 km reduction in lead distance and a 4 percentage point increase in direct dispatch to 58 per cent.
The company’s cash and cash equivalents stand at ₹10,125 crore, with a net worth increase of ₹12,969 crore during the year to ₹63,811 crore. It remains debt-free and maintains the highest Crisil rating of AAA (stable)/A1+.
The board recommended a dividend of ₹2.0 per share, maintaining the same level as last year. The company projects cement demand growth in India to range between 7-8 per cent for FY 2026.
Published on April 29, 2025
