Business Overview
- Ambuja Cements is the world’s 9th largest cement company with pan-India presence and 109 MTPA capacity post ACC and Orient Cement amalgamation.
- Integrated within Adani’s infrastructure ecosystem, leveraging logistics, energy, and digital platforms.
- Focus on industrial decarbonization with electrified kiln heating and carbon capture pilot projects.
Key Operational Highlights
- Commissioned 2.4 MTPA grinding unit in Rajasthan and 4 MTPA clinker unit in Chhattisgarh, raising capacity to ~109 MTPA.
- Targeting 155 MTPA capacity by March 2028 through organic expansions and debottlenecking.
- Launched Cement Intelligent Network Operations Centre (CiNOC) integrating AI and IoT for operational efficiency.
- Digital sales platform and ePOD system reduced invoice processing time by 30% and document costs by 40%.
Financial Performance 📊
- 9M FY26 revenue: $3,307 Mn (+22% YoY); EBITDA: $564 Mn (+62% YoY); EBITDA/tonne: $10.5 (+36% YoY).
- Q3 FY26 cement volume: 18.9 MnT (+17% YoY); revenue: $1,143 Mn (+20% YoY); EBITDA: $150 Mn (+53% YoY).
- EBITDA margin at 17.1% for 9M FY26; net worth $7.8 Bn, up $40 Mn QoQ; company remains debt-free.
- Depreciation and amortization rose to $294 Mn in 9M FY26; operating expenses increased moderately.
Capital Structure & Liquidity
- Minimal borrowings at $37 Mn as of Sep 2025; cash and equivalents at $202 Mn.
- Credit ratings: CRISIL and CARE AAA (Stable) / CRISIL A1+.
- Ongoing capex program includes ~$890 Mn growth capex and $222 Mn efficiency capex.
Strategic Priorities & Outlook
- Focus on capacity expansion, cost leadership, and operational synergies within Adani ecosystem.
- Premium cement products constitute 35% of trade sales; market share at 16.6%.
- Integration of AI, IoT, and green technologies to enhance sustainability and future-proof operations.
- Infrastructure segment demand expected to grow 7.5%-8.5% driven by government capex and urbanization.