UltraTech Cement‘s net profit for the first quarter of FY25 was ₹1,695 crore, nearly unchanged from ₹1,690 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue for the April-June quarter rose by about 2% to ₹18,069 crore from ₹17,737 crore a year ago.
In detail, UltraTech’s net sales for the quarter were ₹17,879 crore, up from ₹17,519 crore in the previous year. The profit before interest, depreciation, and tax was ₹3,205 crore, and the consolidated EBITDA was also ₹3,205 crore, slightly down from ₹3,223 crore in Q1FY24.
On the operational side, UltraTech’s domestic sales volume grew by 6% year-on-year. Energy costs dropped by 17% due to lower fuel prices, while raw material costs rose slightly by 1%, mainly due to higher prices of fly ash and slag.
UltraTech’s grey cement capacity increased by 8.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), bringing the total capacity to 149.5 MTPA in India. The company also reported a green power mix of 29.4%, a 34% year-on-year improvement, including 18.2% from waste heat recovery systems (WHRS) and 11.2% from renewable energy (RE) sources.
UltraTech Cement, a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group, is the largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC), and white cement in India. With a total production capacity of 119.95 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), UltraTech has a strong presence across the country and in international markets, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The company operates 23 integrated units, 27 grinding units, one clinkerisation plant, and 7 bulk terminals.
UltraTech is known for its commitment to sustainability, employing advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency. Through continuous innovation and strategic expansions, UltraTech Cement aims to maintain its leadership position and contribute to the infrastructure growth of the nation.
