Ambuja Cements Q1 profit up 24% to ₹970cr

New Delhi

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, reported a strong start to FY26 with a 24% rise in net profit to ₹970 crore for the April–June quarter, up from ₹783 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue also grew 23% year-on-year, crossing ₹10,000 crore. The company posted its highest-ever quarterly sales of 18.4 million tonnes, up 20%, and a record EBITDA of ₹1,961 crore, marking a 53% rise.

With its current cement production capacity at 104.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), Ambuja is on track to reach 118 MTPA by March 2026. CEO Vinod Bahety said the Q1 performance reflects the company’s transformation through faster execution, a strong supply chain, premium products, and efficient asset integration.

Ambuja aims to expand to a 140 MTPA ecosystem by FY28 and continues to focus on technology, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions. New initiatives like Nirmaanotsav, Gruhalaxmi, and Dhanvarsha have received strong responses. Integration of recently acquired Orient assets was completed ahead of schedule and is already yielding positive outcomes.

As the world’s 9th largest building material company, Ambuja remains committed to future-ready and eco-friendly construction solutions. Notably, the company was the lead cement supplier for the Chenab railway bridge, the world’s highest single-arch bridge.

Ambuja expects cement demand to grow by 7–8% in FY26, supported by strong urban and rural demand, infrastructure development, and steady growth in the housing sector.

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Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported a 5% year-on-year rise in EBITDA from its incubating businesses, reaching ₹2,800 crore in Q1 FY26—contributing 74% to overall quarterly earnings. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹3,786 crore, with profit before tax at ₹1,466 crore and total income at ₹22,437 crore. Strong growth came from the airports business, up 61% to ₹1,094 crore.