Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the diversified Adani Group and the ninth-largest building materials company globally, has reported a robust set of numbers for the first quarter of FY26, continuing its strong momentum from the previous year.
The company reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹10,289 crore, up 23% year-on-year (YoY) from ₹8,392 crore in Q1FY25. Profit after tax (PAT) rose 24% YoY to ₹970 crore, compared to ₹783 crore in the same quarter last year. This growth came on the back of a 20% jump in cement sales volumes, margin improvement, and greater operational efficiency.
Operating EBITDA grew by 53% YoY to ₹1,961 crore, while EBITDA margin expanded to 19.1% from 15.3% in Q1FY25. EBITDA per metric tonne (PMT) stood at ₹1,069, up from ₹835 PMT last year.
On a standalone basis, the company posted revenue of ₹5,515 crore (up 21% YoY), EBITDA of ₹872 crore (up 35% YoY), and PAT of ₹855 crore (up 51% YoY). Diluted EPS improved to ₹3.20 on a consolidated basis and ₹3.47 on a standalone basis.
Key financials (Consolidated):
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Cement sales volume: 18.4 MnT vs 15.3 MnT YoY (↑20%)
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Revenue from operations: ₹10,289 Cr vs ₹8,392 Cr YoY (↑23%)
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EBITDA: ₹1,961 Cr vs ₹1,280 Cr YoY (↑53%)
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EBITDA margin: 19.1% vs 15.3% YoY (↑380 bps)
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Profit Before Tax: ₹1,333 Cr vs ₹1,094 Cr YoY (↑22%)
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PAT: ₹970 Cr vs ₹783 Cr YoY (↑24%)
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EPS (Diluted): ₹3.20 vs ₹2.62 YoY (↑22%)
CEO commentary and outlook:
Mr. Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, stated:
“Our Q1 results are more than just numbers — they reflect a transformation rooted in speed, scale and sustainability. Through value optimisation, premium product focus, and integration of acquired assets, Ambuja is reshaping the cement sector. With a clear path toward a 140 MTPA ecosystem by FY28, we are well-positioned for the next growth phase with a sustainable EBITDA of ₹1,500 PMT.”
Strategic achievements:
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Highest ever quarterly sales: 18.4 MnT
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Market share gain: Up ~2 percentage points to 15.5%
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Premium product share: 33% of trade sales, up 43% YoY
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Renewable energy: Green power usage rose to 28.1% (up 9.7 pp YoY)
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Commissioned 57 MW wind power in Q1, renewable energy capacity now at 473 MW
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Net worth: ₹66,436 Cr; the company remains debt-free and holds AAA (Stable) rating
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EPS growth: 22% YoY on consolidated basis
ESG and innovation milestones:
Ambuja continues to lead with initiatives such as DIGIPIN for freight optimisation, AI-based business optimiser tools, and digitisation of partner engagement channels. Its digital BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) for FY25 has been launched, showcasing transparency and innovation in ESG disclosure.
Ambuja is among the four global large-scale cement firms with SBTi-validated science-based net-zero targets. It remains committed to 12x water positivity, 11x plastic negativity, and 100% net-zero emissions by 2050.
Major recognitions:
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Ranked as India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand 2025 by TRA for the fourth consecutive year
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#GiantsTogether campaign won Bronze at Good Ads Matter Awards 2025
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GEEF Global Emerging Environmental Excellence Company of the Year 2025
Merger update:
The NCLT-Ahmedabad has approved the merger of Adani Cementation Ltd with Ambuja Cements on July 18, 2025. This provides access to 275 MnT of high-grade limestone reserves and enhances logistics with jetty infrastructure in Gujarat.