Aditya Birla Group Cement Giant Reports Q4 PAT Growth of 20% YoY to Rs 2,983 Crore

The Indian equity markets are trading in the green on Monday, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.84 per cent. Amid mixed movement in heavyweight counters, stock-specific action continues in the cement space. Amid this, UltraTech Cement was trading at Rs 12,018, up 0.17 per cent during the session, following the announcement of its Q4FY26 and FY26 financial results.

UltraTech Cement Q4FY26 Results: Quarterly Performance

UltraTech Cement reported revenue from operations of Rs 25,799.47 crore in Q4FY26, compared to Rs 23,063.32 crore in Q4FY25, registering a growth of 11.86 per cent YoY. On a sequential basis, revenue also increased from Rs 21,829.68 crore in Q3FY26.

Profit before Tax stood at Rs 3,980.54 crore, compared to Rs 3,100.84 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting a growth of 28.37 per cent YoY.

Net profit attributable to owners of the parent came in at Rs 2,982.76 crore, compared to Rs 2,482.04 crore in Q4FY25, marking a growth of 20.17 per cent YoY and rising sharply from Rs 1,725.40 crore reported in Q3FY26.

Operating margin improved strongly during the quarter to 22 per cent, compared to 20 per cent in Q4FY25 and 18 per cent in Q3FY26, indicating better cost efficiencies and stronger realisations.

UltraTech Cement FY26 Annual Performance

For the full financial year FY26, UltraTech Cement reported revenue from operations of Rs 88,511.53 crore, compared to Rs 75,955.13 crore in FY25, reflecting a growth of 16.53 per cent YoY.

Profit before tax came in at Rs 10,927.19 crore, compared to Rs 7,528.13 crore, while net profit attributable to owners stood at Rs 8,165.64 crore, up 35.21 per cent YoY from Rs 6,039.11 crore. Annual operating margin improved to 19 per cent from 17 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin expanded to 9 per cent from 8 per cent, highlighting strong operational leverage.

Dividend, Balance Sheet and Expansion Update

The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of Rs 240 per equity share for FY26, aggregating to Rs 7,072.30 crore. UltraTech’s consolidated net worth improved to Rs 80,712 crore as of March 2026, compared to Rs 73,893 crore a year ago, while the debt-equity ratio improved further to 0.28x.

The company also continued strategic consolidation during FY26, including the integration of India Cements subsidiaries, overseas restructuring, and expansion across white cement and building solutions.

Capacity Expansion Crosses 200 MTPA Milestone

FY26 marked a milestone year in UltraTech Cement’s capacity expansion journey. During the year, the company commissioned 8 MTPA of new grey cement capacity across multiple locations. Subsequent to the close of the financial year, in April 2026, UltraTech commissioned an additional 8.7 MTPA, comprising a 2.7 MTPA grinding unit at Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a 3.0 MTPA grinding unit at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and another 3.0 MTPA grinding unit at Patratu, Jharkhand.

As a result, UltraTech’s total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity has now crossed the 200 MTPA milestone and stands at 200.1 MTPA. Including its international capacity of 5.4 MTPA, the company’s global cement manufacturing capacity has increased to 205.5 MTPA, further strengthening its position as the largest cement producer outside China. The company invested Rs 9,600 crore in capital expenditure during FY26.

About UltraTech Cement

UltraTech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete manufacturer with a significant global footprint. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of cement, white cement, putty, building products, and allied Construction solutions.

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