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Dalmia BharatLtd
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The company is operating significantly below its internal ceiling, with a Net Debt to EBITDA of 0.33x as of Q1 FY26. (4 met, 1 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“During FY26 we expect total incentives accruals will be about Rs. 300 crores.”
Management reiterates the target but notes that the impact is not yet visible in Q1 FY26; savings are expected to manifest starting H2 FY26 through renewable energy and logistics optimization. (3 in progress across 3 tracked commitments)
“In order to reduce our cost by Rs. 150 to 200 per ton over the next 2 years’ period, we are working on different strategies including consuming more renewable energy, improving our heat and power consumption rates and optimizing our logistics.”
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How durable is the business?
The company maintained its cost leadership with a significant 60% Y-o-Y growth in EBITDA, achieving a four-digit EBITDA per ton (Rs. 1,013) for the second consecutive quarter. (1 expanding)
“During the quarter, our revenues improved by 11% Y-o-Y to Rs. 3,417 crores, while EBITDA grew by 60% Y-o-Y to Rs. 696 crores, which works out to be Rs. 1,013 per ton for the quarter.”
Logistics efficiency improved with costs declining 3.8% Y-o-Y, despite a slight increase in lead distance to 287 km. (2 expanding)
“Our logistic costs during the quarter declined by 3.8% Y-o-Y to Rs. 1,060 per ton... lead distance was at 287 kilometers.”
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Where does growth come from?
The Northeast expansion is accelerating with the commissioning of a 2.4 MTPA grinding unit in Lanka, Assam in Q4 FY25, making Dalmia the largest producer in the region. The associated clinker unit at Umrangso is on track for Q2 FY26. (4 accelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals, 5 leading indicators)
“we have commenced the trial run production of the new 3.6 million ton per annum clinker line in Umrangso, Assam in September and are expecting commercial production to begin in Q3 of FY '26.”
Dalmia Bharat is maintaining its dominant position in the high-growth North-Eastern region, where it currently holds the leading capacity.
“Dalmia has the leading capacity (FY25)... Dalmia Bharat Limited 8.0”
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What could break the thesis?
EBITDA per ton has continued its downward trajectory, falling to Rs 820 in FY25 from Rs 917 in FY24 and Rs 1,333 in FY21, indicating intensifying pressure on unit profitability. (2 intensifying, 3 easing, 2 high-severity)
“Softened cement prices primarily impacted the performance of the company in FY25”
The risk is intensifying due to a new retrospective legislative action by the West Bengal government. The 'Revocation Act' enacted on April 2, 2025, cancels incentive schemes retrospectively, directly threatening INR 250 crores of the company's INR 780 crore outstanding incentive balance. (2 intensifying, 2 easing, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
“Another implication of the same for the sector will be on the accrual of incentive income. With the lower GST rate, the accrual of incentives will now get deferred. Therefore, we expect total incentive accrual for the year to be around Rs. 240 crores compared to our earlier guidance of Rs. 300 crores.”
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