Star Cement Ltd

- Star Cement aims to keep its debt-to-EBITDA ratio below 1.5x. - They plan to undertake a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of around ₹1,500 crore when nearing that threshold. - The timing of the QIP or any other equity instrument will depend on market conditions ("whenever we get the right time"). - No immediate or definite plans are currently announced for fresh fundraising; they will proceed with expansion irrespective of QIP timing. - CAPEX of around ₹4,800 crore is planned for multiple projects; funding details are being finalized. - Management will provide more detailed fundraising and CAPEX plans in forthcoming investor presentations or calls.

- Ongoing and planned expansions include: - Rajasthan Project: 3 million tons clinker plant + 3 million tons grinding unit at Nimbol (land acquisition in progress, EC expected by Sept-Oct). - Haryana grinding unit: 2 million tons grinding unit planned. - Bihar Grinding Unit: 2 million tons grinding unit (land acquisition phase). - Umrangso Clinker Plant in Assam: EC application underway, commissioning expected around FY29. - Total CAPEX for four projects is approximately ₹4,800 crore, with commissioning expected around H2 FY29 to early FY30. - CAPEX spending so far is ₹431 crore, with ~₹150 crore planned in Q4 FY26. - Broad cost estimate for Rajasthan clinker and grinding plants plus Haryana grinding unit is ₹2,400-2,500 crore (subject to ±10% deviation). - Financing strategy aims to keep net debt/EBITDA under 1.5x, with QIP planned as needed to bridge funding gaps. - Additional projects include a 50 MW solar power plant under consideration, possibly in Rajasthan.

- Volume guidance for FY26 remains around 5.3 million tons with expected 8-12% YoY growth in Q4. - Expansion plans include commissioning Bihar grinding unit before Umrangso; Bihar plant will initially utilize clinker from Meghalaya units. - New North India expansions include a 3 million ton integrated plant and a grinding unit in Haryana; entry planned cautiously at moderate capacity. - Non-cement business expected to grow from about ₹45 crore revenue in FY26 to ₹100 crore next year, with 20% EBITDA margin. - Sustained EBITDA per ton expected: overall Star Cement targeted at ₹1,300-1,400 long term; North region around ₹1,000-1,100; Rajasthan around ₹1,000. - CAPEX incurred ₹431 crore till Q3 FY26; planned ₹150 crore in Q4; FY27 CAPEX to be finalized. - Premium cement sales increased from 12% to 17.1% of trade sales, helping overall realization.

- Management expects Star Cement’s sustainable EBITDA per ton to be in the range of Rs. 1,300 to Rs. 1,400 going forward, maintaining prior guidance despite new expansions. - Northern operations EBITDA per ton is anticipated around Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,100 due to legacy mines and market conditions. - The company aims to grow volumes steadily without compromising margins, focusing on brand building and pricing discipline. - Expansion plans include capacity additions in Rajasthan, Bihar, and Northeast (Umrangso), expected to drive revenue diversification and improve clinker utilization. - CAPEX for upcoming projects is estimated around Rs. 2,400-2,500 crore for a 5 million ton capacity expansion. - Profitability benefits expected from government capital subsidies (e.g., approx. 23% capital subsidy in Rajasthan). - Non-cement revenue is expected to increase from Rs. 45 crores in FY26 to Rs. 100 crores next year with improving EBITDA margins (20% anticipated). - Overall, management targets steady EBITDA growth aligned with capacity expansion and geographic diversification.

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