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Revenue from Operations
Q2 FY27 Revenue: ₹3,563 Crore (Up 4% YoY from ₹3,417 Crore in Q2 FY26).
Revenue declined Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) from ₹3,890 Crore in Q1 FY27.
Net Sales Realization (NSR) per tonne was up 1% YoY but declined 1% QoQ.
H1 FY27 Revenue: ₹7,453 Crore (Up from ₹7,053 Crore in H1 FY26).
Cost Analysis
Raw Material Cost: Increased to ₹876 per tonne in Q2 FY27, up 10% YoY and 6% QoQ from ₹823 in Q1 FY27, reflecting inflationary pressure.
Power & Fuel Cost: Increased due to escalating fuel prices. The company noted a rising share of renewable energy to mitigate this inflation.
Logistics Cost: Cement freight remained flat despite diesel price impact; clinker freight declined due to efficiencies.
Fixed Costs: Employee costs remained flat QoQ. Other expenses increased QoQ due to higher shutdown costs and YoY due to elevated packing and marketing spends.
Profitability
Q2 FY27 EBITDA: ₹493 Crore (Down from ₹805 Crore in Q1 FY27 and ₹696 Crore in Q2 FY26).
Q2 FY27 EBITDA per tonne: ₹698 (Down from ₹1,055 in Q1 FY27 and ₹1,013 in Q2 FY26).
H1 FY27 EBITDA: ₹1,298 Crore (Down from ₹1,579 Crore in H1 FY26).
H1 FY27 EBITDA per tonne: ₹883 (Down from ₹1,138 in H1 FY26).
PBT (before exceptional items): ₹46 Crore for Q2 FY27 (Down from ₹436 Crore in Q1 FY27 and ₹318 Crore in Q2 FY26).
H1 FY27 PBT (before exceptional items): ₹482 Crore (Down from ₹820 Crore in H1 FY26).
Exceptional Items and Net Profit
Q2 FY27 Exceptional Items: A charge of ₹339 Crore. This comprises:
An impairment loss of ₹282 Crore on certain assets, including 3 Captive Power Plants (CPPs) and one brand.
A one-time charge of ₹57 Crore for a separation scheme (VRS) for eligible employees at a few units.
Q1 FY27 Exceptional Items: A gain of ₹182 Crore (not detailed in text).
Reported PAT: Net Loss of ₹205 Crore for Q2 FY27 (Compared to a profit of ₹192 Crore in Q1 FY27 and ₹239 Crore in Q2 FY26).
Reported EPS: (₹11.0) per share for Q2 FY27.
H1 FY27 Reported PAT: Net Loss of ₹13 Crore.
H1 FY27 Reported EPS: (₹1.1) per share.
Debt and Credit Rating
The company states it maintains "Robust credit ratings reflecting financial strength of the company despite fragile geopolitical environment." Specific debt levels or rating details are not quantified in the text.
Expansion Update
The company is undergoing a capacity expansion of +17.2 MnTPA.
Pune Grinding Unit: Expected commissioning in Q2 FY28.
Kadapa Integrated Unit: Expected commissioning in Q3-Q4 FY28.
Current operational capacity stands at 54.7 MnTPA of cement and 30.4 MnTPA of clinker across 19 plants.
The company has a vast resource base with 3.3+ Bn tonnes of limestone reserves.
Sustainability Initiatives
Renewable Energy: Scaled up renewable power capacity to 449 MW as of Q2 FY27, a 26x increase from FY20.
Electric Mobility: Deployed nearly 100 electric vehicles (EVs) across operations.
CSR Programs: Initiatives include DIKSHa centers (skill training), Kisan Drone Training in agriculture, and Gram Parivartan for supporting microenterprises.
Governance
The document lists the members of the Board of Directors and the Seasoned Executive Committee, including their names, roles, and brief professional backgrounds.
Chairman: Yadu Hari Dalmia
Managing Director: Gautam Dalmia
Awards and Recognitions
CII 27th National Award For Excellence in Energy Management 2026: Six company units recognized.
12th Greentech CSR India Award 2026: "Most Admired Top Honour" for community development.
66th Mine Safety Week 2026 – Tamil Nadu Mines Safety Association: Dalmiapuram mines recognized for safety.
