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Orient Cement Q1 FY27 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.

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Market cap₹2.7K Cr

P/E12.7

Updated25 Aug 2026

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Orient Cement Q1 FY27 key numbers

Revenue: New capacity additions of about 10 million tons staggered through the year are expected to support volume growth.

As stated in Orient Cement's Q1 FY27 earnings call transcript · published 25 Aug 2026. Reported figures, not investment advice.

The short version

Ambuja Cements expects an 8% volume growth guidance for the full financial year FY27, focusing primarily on the trade segment which constitutes over 75% of sales. Ambuja Cements is targeting around 8% volume growth for FY27 and FY28, supported by the addition of nearly 10 million tons of capacity annually.

From Orient Cement's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 25 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Slow growth

Ambuja Cements expects an 8% volume growth guidance for the full financial year FY27, focusing primarily on the trade segment which constitutes over 75% of sales. (Page 34)
July saw an 8% year-on-year growth in trade volumes, indicating a positive momentum after prior disruptions. (Pages 24, 12, 6)
The company plans to shift volumes from low-margin segments and non-trade to higher-margin trade volumes to maximize value over volume. (Pages 24, 20, 6)
New capacity additions of about 10 million tons staggered through the year are expected to support volume growth. (Page 11)

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Profitability & Margins

Ambuja Cements is targeting around 8% volume growth for FY27 and FY28, supported by the addition of nearly 10 million tons of capacity annually.
Cost reduction remains a key focus, with a goal to reduce cost per ton by approximately INR250 in FY27, aiming to reach INR4,000 or below per ton by FY28 (from INR5,000 at acquisition in 2022).
Green power initiatives and efficiency improvements (fly ash sourcing, clinker factor reduction, WHRS) are expected to sustain further cost savings.
EBITDA per ton for gray cement currently stands at INR911, and management is working to enhance this through cost control and premiumization.
The company anticipates continued margin improvements from integration and organic growth without major impairment risks.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Capex planned

Ambuja Cements plans to reach a capacity of 119 million tons by the end of FY27 through organic growth.
FY27 capex is approximately INR 6,500 crores, allocated between growth and efficiency enhancements.
Expansion in North India includes Bhatinda, Marwar Mundwa, Penna, and Jodhpur, totaling about 5.5 million tons of new capacity.
In the West, advanced expansion of Kalamboli plant is underway, adding about 1 million tons capacity.
Additional expansions are planned in Bihar, East, and Central India, with projects like Salai Banwa and Warisaliganj scheduled for FY27.
The clinker line at Maratha is delayed to FY28 due to structural issues.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

Ambuja Cements currently has zero debt at the operating company level (Ambuja).
The company is managing cash flows from operations and plans to sustain this approach.
Parent company debt matters are outside the scope of Ambuja’s direct control and not addressed by management.
There is no mention of any immediate or planned new fundraising through either debt or equity.
Earlier raised inter-corporate deposits (ICDs) within approved limits bear an 8% coupon; these are being merged for operational consolidation.

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What the Q1 FY27 call signalled

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RevenueSlow growth

MarginMargins steady

CapexCapex planned

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Ambuja Cements plans to reach a capacity of 119 million tons by the end of FY27 through organic growth.

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