Ahmedabad: Cement major ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Group, delivered a strong performance in the quarter ended December 31 (Q3 FY26), reporting a sharp 346 per cent year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT) on a normalised basis to Rs 380 crore. The company also recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs 6,483 crore, marking a 22 per cent increase.
During the quarter, ACC achieved its highest-ever cement sales volume of 11.3 million tonnes, up 15 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Commenting on the performance, Vinod Bahety, Whole-Time Director and CEO of ACC Limited, said the company has maintained strong growth momentum, supported by record volumes. He noted that higher trade and premium cement sales, along with continued expansion in ready-mix concrete (RMX), helped the company achieve better realisations than industry peers and strengthen its presence in key markets.
The company’s strong quarterly performance also reflects major strategic initiatives, including the announcement of the proposed amalgamation of ACC Limited into Ambuja Cements Limited. This move aims to create a unified “One Cement Platform,” designed to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, improve capital utilisation, strengthen industry leadership, and support long-term value creation.
Bahety added that the integration under the One Cement Platform is expected to unlock significant synergies across procurement, manufacturing, and distribution, subject to statutory approvals.
During the quarter, ACC recognised an exceptional expense of Rs 50 crore towards additional gratuity and leave encashment liabilities following the implementation of new Labour Codes effective November 21, 2025.
Along with its parent company, ACC continues to focus on cost leadership and is targeting a cost level of Rs 3,650 per tonne by FY28 under the One Cement Platform.
The company informed that cement grinding units at Salai Banwa (2.4 million tonnes per annum) and Kalamboli (1.0 million tonnes per annum) are on track for commissioning in Q4 FY26.
On the demand front, Bahety highlighted that ACC’s premium product portfolio, led by ACC Gold, continues to deliver superior EBITDA margins. He added that the growing share of trade and premium products is expected to sustain realisation gains. He also expressed gratitude to the company’s extensive network of over one lakh dealers and retailers and more than seven lakh influencers, including masons and contractors, who form the Adani Cement Parivar.
Meanwhile, ACC’s concrete business expanded further during the year with the addition of 14 plants, taking its total footprint to 117 plants across 45 cities.
With inputs from IANS