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Birla Corporation Swings to Rs 90 Crore Q2 Profit as Revenue and EBITDA Surge

Stronger premium mix with a jute revival lifted margins despite weather and GST disruptions.

Overview

  • Consolidated total income rose about 13% year-on-year to roughly Rs 2,233 crore, while EBITDA jumped 71% to Rs 332 crore.
  • Cement sales volumes increased around 7% to about 4.2–4.25 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan leading growth.
  • Premium brands strengthened the portfolio, with Perfect Plus up 20% and Unique Plus up 28% by volume from a year earlier.
  • The jute division delivered a Rs 5 crore cash profit versus a loss a year ago after efficiency improvements and higher volumes.
  • Management flagged heavy rainfall, soft pricing and September GST-related disruptions as headwinds, and the stock closed up 2.15% at Rs 1,214.90 on the BSE.