UltraTech Cement reports strong FY26 performance with 36% profit growth and expansion plans

UltraTech Cement has delivered a strong financial performance for the financial year 2025 to 2026, reporting a 35.58 percent rise in its consolidated net profit. The company’s profit after tax stood at approximately ₹8,188 crore compared to ₹6,039 crore in the previous financial year, reflecting steady growth driven by higher volumes and operational efficiency.

The company’s total consolidated income also witnessed healthy growth, increasing by over 16 percent to ₹89,089 crore in FY26 from ₹76,699 crore recorded in FY25. This growth was supported by improved demand across infrastructure and housing sectors, along with better cost management strategies.

In the fourth quarter alone, UltraTech reported a net profit of around ₹3,000 crore, marking a growth of over 21 percent year on year. Revenue during the quarter rose nearly 12 percent to ₹25,887 crore, while cement sales volumes continued to show momentum. Domestic grey cement volumes reached 42.41 million tonnes in the quarter, supported by a strong capacity utilisation of 89 percent.

A key highlight of the year was the company’s continued focus on sustainability and cost optimisation. Energy costs declined by around 3 percent, aided by a higher share of green power, which now contributes 43 percent of the total energy mix. The company also improved its alternative fuel usage and operational efficiencies.

On the expansion front, UltraTech commissioned 8 million tonnes per annum capacity during FY26 and added another 8.7 MTPA in April 2026 across key locations including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand. This has taken its total domestic grey cement capacity to over 205 MTPA.

Looking ahead, the company has outlined an aggressive capital expenditure plan of over ₹16,000 crore over the next three years. This investment aims to scale up its total cement manufacturing capacity to more than 240 MTPA, reinforcing its leadership position in the sector.