Dalmia Bharat Limited announced its Q3 FY25 results, showcasing a mixed performance across key financial metrics.
Key Financial Highlights:
Revenue:
- Revenue from operations for Q3 FY25 stood at ₹3,181 crore, reflecting a YoY decline of 11.7% from ₹3,604 crore in Q3 FY24.
- On a QoQ basis, revenue increased marginally by 3.04% from ₹3,087 crore in Q2 FY25.
Expenses:
- Total expenses for the quarter amounted to ₹3,135 crore, compared to ₹3,303 crore in Q3 FY24, indicating cost efficiency.
- Significant contributors to expenses included:
- Raw material costs at ₹510 crore.
- Power and fuel costs at ₹633 crore, slightly down from ₹651 crore YoY.
Profitability:
- Profit before exceptional items for Q3 FY25 was ₹83 crore, compared to ₹361 crore in Q3 FY24, a significant decline of 77% YoY.
- Net profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹66 crore, down from ₹266 crore in Q3 FY24, reflecting a YoY decline of 75.2%. However, it marked a QoQ growth of 34.7%, compared to ₹49 crore in Q2 FY25.
Nine-Month Performance (9M FY25):
- Revenue from operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, was ₹9,889 crore, compared to ₹10,384 crore in 9M FY24, showcasing a slight decline.
- PAT for the nine months was ₹260 crore, down from ₹534 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Operational Insights:
- The decline in profitability was driven by higher finance costs and lower operational margins, reflecting the challenging market conditions in the cement industry.
- Cost-saving initiatives in raw materials and freight expenses contributed to maintaining expense efficiency.
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