Aditya Birla Group’s cement flagship, UltraTech Cement Limited has reported robust Q3FY25 Earnings. Consolidated Net Sales was Rs. 16,971 crores vis-à-vis Rs. 16,487 crores over the corresponding period of the previous year. Profit before interest, depreciation and tax was Rs. 3,131 crores compared to Rs. 3,395 crores. Profit after tax was Rs. 1,470 crores compared to Rs. 1,777 crores.
UltraTech achieved a capacity utilisation of 73% during the quarter. Domestic sales volume grew 10% YoY. Energy costs were lower by 13% YoY and 4% QoQ mainly on account of decrease in fuel cost.
As part of its ongoing capacity expansion program, UltraTech commissioned an additional 1.8 mtpa capacity in the quarter. With the acquisition of The India Cements Limited, UltraTech’s cement capacity has increased to 171.11 mtpa, on a consolidated basis.
Upon completion of the ongoing expansion projects and the acquisition of Kesoram Cement (10.75 MTPA), UltraTech will achieve the unique milestone of more than 200 mtpa cement capacity in the country by the end of FY27.
UltraTech commenced 16 MW of WHRS capacity during the quarter. With this, the Company’s total WHRS capacity stands augmented to 324 MW.
The share of green power (including WHRS and RE Power) in the Company’s power mix is 33.4% for the quarter.