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UltraTech Cem. (532538) Jan 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company delivered efficiency improvements of INR 185 per ton on a nominal basis, significantly exceeding the INR 100 target for the fiscal year. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“My guess is we should be crossing INR100 mark on those efficiency improvement programs in this financial year.”
Management expects Q3 FY26 all-India demand growth to be between 9% and 10%, aligning with the double-digit target. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Don't hold me to it, but we would expect anywhere between 9% to 10% all-India demand.”
The company operated at 90% capacity utilization across its network during the quarter, with some plants reaching 100%. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“And you will notice that January-March quarter, God willing, we will operate at more than 90% of our existing installed capacity”
The company has spent INR 197 crores so far and placed orders worth INR 500 crores, with the project remaining on schedule for a Q3 FY27 launch. (2 in progress, 1 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“I believe and I'm very confident that we'll reach the mark of 1x and be in 0.8, 0.9x net debt EBITDA by the end of this fiscal year.”
The clinker conversion factor has improved to 1.49 from 1.45, showing steady progress toward the long-term target. (2 in progress across 2 tracked commitments)
“And this 1.54 CC ratio target, that is by FY '27, we are looking at? ... In the middle of FY ’27 and FY ’28, when we complete the previous phase of expansion”
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How durable is the business?
Grey cement demand is being driven by a massive infrastructure pipeline across India, with the company expecting to operate at over 90% capacity utilization in Q4 FY26. (1 expanding)
“you will notice that January-March quarter, God willing, we will operate at more than 90% of our existing installed capacity, clearly demonstrating growth in the trade markets as well as non-trade markets.”
RMC continues to represent 3% of total volumes but is expanding its footprint rapidly, now covering 163 cities. (1 stable, 1 expanding)
“RMC, it's about 3% of our total volumes of cement and growing rapidly, where it is getting consumed, large portion goes to institutional markets.”
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