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Birla Corpn.
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The company achieved volume growth in line with the industry average of 4% to 5% for the quarter. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“We expect the second half to be better than the first half of the year.”
The company achieved a volume growth of approximately 4% for the financial year ended March 2026. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Nothing changes, Saket. We have been giving the annual indication. We have given you a 6% to 7% kind of indication. That's what we had maintained. We will maintain that guidance.”
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How durable is the business?
Birla Corp increased its production of blended cement, which uses industrial by-products to reduce clinker usage, thereby lowering costs and carbon footprint. (1 expanding)
“For instance in the blended cement we have moved from 82% in last financial year to 88% in the current financial year.”
The company significantly expanded its blended cement ratio, reaching nearly 90% of total production, which is a key driver for cost efficiency and sustainability. (2 expanding)
“For instance in the blended cement we have moved from 82% in last financial year to 88% in the current financial year.”
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Where does growth come from?
The expansion roadmap is accelerating with the Kundanganj Line-III coming on stream this quarter and a clear path to 27.6 million tonnes by FY29. (1 accelerating, 1 decelerating, 3 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“With the Maihar Line-II coming by financial year '29, we would go up to 27.5 million tons is what we are looking at.”
The company's shift toward blended cement is accelerating, reaching a record high of 89% in the current quarter, significantly up from the previous quarter's 82%. (1 accelerating, 1 steady across 2 signals)
“For instance in the blended cement we have moved from 82% in last financial year to 88% in the current financial year.”
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What could break the thesis?
Production costs are showing signs of easing as fuel costs (kcal cost) have moderated to 1.48, and management expects H2 to be better than H1 due to the end of the monsoon season. (1 easing, 1 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“INR150 to INR175 cost per ton increase from Q1 onwards. So just wanted to reconfirm that this is what that we are looking at?”
A new risk has emerged regarding the cancellation of a limestone mine in Rajasthan, which was intended for a new plant in Jaisalmer. Management is considering legal options. (1 intensifying, 1 stable)
“So far as Brahampuri is concerned, we are not pursuing that job actively because the capacity which was given in the bid document, the actual capacity is much lower than that. So, we are contesting that particular job.”
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