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India Cements loss widens to Rs 3.39 billion, revenue drops 18.4%

Total income includes other income, dropped by 6.41 per cent.

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India Cements (ICL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 3.39 billion for the second quarter ending September 2024. The company had incurred a loss of Rs 800.07 million in the same period the previous year. In the filing, the company also noted that rival Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement had announced plans to acquire a majority stake in India Cements.

ICL’s revenue from operations decreased by 18.4 per cent, falling to Rs 10.31 billion compared to Rs 12.64 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Total expenses for the company amounted to Rs 13.22 billion, a decrease of 3.8 per cent. Total income, which includes other income, dropped by 6.41 per cent, reaching Rs 11.90 billion in the September quarter.

The company reported an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) loss of Rs 1.63 billion, contrasting with a positive EBITDA of Rs 70.7 million in the same quarter the previous year. Additionally, UltraTech Cement had acquired a 22.77 per cent stake in India Cements in June 2024 at a price of Rs 268 per share.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.

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