J.K. Cement Ltd. reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), driven by higher revenues and improved operational efficiency.
For Q1 FY26, the company’s consolidated net profit rose sharply by 76% year-on-year to ₹324.25 crore, compared to ₹184.82 crore in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, however, profit was lower than ₹361.33 crore recorded in Q4 FY25.
Total income for the quarter came in at ₹3,409 crore, up 19% YoY from ₹2,852 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations contributed ₹3,353 crore, compared to ₹2,808 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Key highlights:
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Revenue from operations: ₹3,352.53 crore (up from ₹2,807.57 crore YoY)
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Other income: ₹56.44 crore (up from ₹44.44 crore YoY)
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Total income: ₹3,408.97 crore (up from ₹2,852.01 crore YoY)
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Profit before tax: ₹489.15 crore (up from ₹273.17 crore YoY)
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Net profit after tax: ₹324.25 crore (up from ₹184.82 crore YoY)
Expenses:
Total expenses rose to ₹2,919.83 crore from ₹2,579.14 crore a year ago, in line with higher production and sales. Key cost components included:
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Cost of materials consumed: ₹472.91 crore (vs ₹430.38 crore YoY)
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Power and fuel: ₹598.08 crore (vs ₹569.72 crore YoY)
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Freight and forwarding: ₹764.88 crore (vs ₹619.46 crore YoY)
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Employee benefits: ₹247.44 crore (vs ₹218.62 crore YoY)
Margins & profitability:
The company posted a profit before tax of ₹489.15 crore, nearly 79% higher than ₹273.17 crore in Q1 FY25. After tax expenses of ₹164.90 crore, the net profit stood at ₹324.25 crore, showing significant year-on-year growth.
J.K. Cement’s performance reflects robust demand in the cement sector and operational efficiency in managing costs despite rising input prices.
