UltraTech Cement Q4 profit rises 10% to ₹2,482 crore, dividend announced

Cement manufacturer UltraTech Cement reported a 9.91% surge in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹2,482.04 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25. The post-tax profit was ₹2,258.12 crore a year back.

Revenue from operations increased 12.95% to ₹23,063.32 crore in the latest March quarter, compared to ₹20,418.94 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

UltraTech Cement share price

The stock settled 0.89% lower at ₹12,128 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The firm's consolidated sales volumes stood at 41.02 ml mt for the quarter under review, growing by 17%.

"Energy costs were lower by 14% YoY, mainly on account of decrease in fuel cost which was ₹881/t in Q4 FY25 compared to ₹1,025/t in Q4 FY24. Effective capacity utilisation was 89% during the quarter and 78% for the full year," the company said in an exchange filing.

UltraTech Cement announces dividend

UltraTech Cement's Board recommended a dividend of ₹77.50 per equity share, subject to approval at the ensuing annual general meeting. The AGM and record date will be intimated separately, the firm said.

The company, as part of its ongoing capacity expansion program, commissioned 17.40 mtpa capacity across several locations in FY25. It also established its first bulk terminal in Uttar Pradesh.

"UltraTech’s domestic grey cement capacity has increased to 183.36 mtpa, on a consolidated basis. Together with its overseas capacity of 5.4 mtpa, the company’s global capacity stands at 188.76 mtpa," it said.

UltraTech Cement said it expects a volume growth of 7% to 8% going forward. "While the sector may face short-term challenges, the long-term outlook is indicating signs of improvement with stable demand likely to support growth," the company said.