Overview
- Consolidated net profit reached Rs 90.48 crore for July–September, reversing a year-ago loss of Rs 25.19 crore.
- Total income rose about 13% to roughly Rs 2,233 crore as cement sales volumes increased 7% to 4.25 million tonnes.
- Revenue from the cement business stood at Rs 2,073.16 crore, with premium brands showing strong gains (Perfect Plus up 20% and Unique Plus up 28%).
- The jute division delivered a cash profit of Rs 5 crore and revenue of Rs 133.03 crore after efficiency-led improvements.
- The company flagged excessive rainfall, weak pricing and September GST changes as near-term headwinds, while shares rose 2.15% on the BSE and peer JSW Cement also posted a Q2 profit.