ACC Sees Highest Q3 Revenue in 5 Years at ₹5,927 Crore in Q3 FY25 Results

ACC Limited reported its financial performance for the third quarter and the nine months (9M) ending December 31, 2024.

Financial Highlights

ACC achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue in the Q3 series over the past five years, reaching ₹5,927 crore, marking an 11% increase in trade sales volume and a 32% contribution from premium products to trade sales.

The company also reported an operating EBITDA of ₹1,116 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 18.8%.

Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹2,526 crore, with a record net worth of ₹17,816 crore, reflecting an increase of ₹1,091 crore during the quarter.

Operational Highlights 

The company’s efficiency initiatives, cost-saving strategies, and investments in plant overhauls have significantly improved operational performance. Key business metrics such as volume, efficiency, and capex have all seen healthy growth, reinforcing ACC’s position as a cost leader in the industry. The volume of cement sales rose by 21% YoY, driven by increased trade volumes and a higher share of premium products, which rose by 11% YoY.

Additionally, ACC optimised its fuel basket by incorporating low-cost imported petcoke, improving coal linkage, and utilising captive coal, resulting in a 10% reduction in kiln fuel costs (from ₹1.86 to ₹1.68 per 1,000 Kcal). The company also saw a reduction in logistics costs by 9%, aided by improved efficiency and better route optimisation, reducing secondary lead by 3 km and increasing direct dispatches by 7 percentage points to 51%.

Commenting on the performance, the Whole Time Director & CEO of ACC Ltd, Mr Ajay Kapur, said, “Our Q3 results demonstrate our strategic focus on driving growth through higher volumes, cost optimisation, and enhanced efficiencies. With strong demand for our premium cement products and our commitment to excellence on all parameters in line with our ESG leadership, we are leveraging innovation and sustainability to maintain our competitive edge and maximise stakeholder value. We are well-poised to achieve sustained profitability and capitalise on our strategic vision set forth for our business.”

On January 28, 2025, ACC share price opened at ₹2,026.00, touching the day’s low at ₹1,963.85, as of 10:14 AM on the NSE.

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