India Cements Ltd (INDIACEM) Q1FY27 Concall Summary - Jun-2026 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company reported its highest-ever first-quarter performance across volumes, revenues, EBITDA, and profit, driven by strong, double-digit volume growth and a robust demand pipeline across infrastructure, housing, and urban real estate.
- Domestic grey cement volume grew by 13.1%, which is expected to be significantly ahead of the industry's growth, leading to direct market share gains.
- Capacity utilization was strong at 81% on an enlarged 200 million-tonne base, reflecting the depth of the company's demand pipeline even in a seasonally transitioning quarter.
- The company successfully converted the acquired Kesoram and India Cement brands to 100% Ultratech, with the Ultratech brand itself growing 21% YoY, indicating successful customer migration to a premium brand.
- Despite significant imported fuel cost shocks due to the West Asia crisis, the company maintained a steady operating EBITDA per ton above INR 1,200, demonstrating strong cost discipline and the benefits of operating leverage.
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