ACC Limited, a part of the Adani Cement portfolio, announced robust financial results for FY26, with a notable 18% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 25,962 crore. The company’s operating EBITDA reached Rs 2,950 crore during this period. ACC also achieved its highest-ever annual sales volume of 43.9 million tonnes, as per its stock exchange filing.
Commenting on the performance, ACC CEO Vinod Bahety attributed the sustained growth to factors like premiumisation, enhanced utilisation, and disciplined execution. Bahety expressed optimism about further enhancing performance through ongoing cost efficiency measures and operational integration in the upcoming quarters.
In the March quarter of FY26, ACC recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs 7,146 crore, marking a 17% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by a more diverse product mix and an increased share of premium cement. Quarterly sales volume also saw a significant rise, reaching a record 11.9 million tonnes, an 8% increase from the same period in the previous financial year.
The company noted a rise in the contribution of premium cement to trade sales, which increased to 45% from 41% year-on-year. Additionally, ACC’s ready-mix concrete (RMC) business experienced substantial growth, with volumes surging by 33% year-on-year to 1.14 million cubic metres in the quarter. EBITDA from this segment saw a remarkable 79% surge to Rs 102 crore, as per the company’s filing.
ACC’s capacity utilisation also showed improvement, rising by approximately 9% sequentially to around 80%. The company’s profit after tax for FY26 climbed to Rs 1,304 crore from Rs 1,187 crore in the previous financial year. ACC highlighted that geopolitical tensions in West Asia led to increased fuel and logistics costs, alongside supply constraints and currency depreciation, impacting margins in the quarter.
Looking ahead, ACC anticipates these challenges to persist in the first half of FY27. To address this, the company is focusing on cost optimisation strategies such as fuel mix adjustments, greater use of renewable energy, and enhanced logistics efficiency. ACC continues to maintain a debt-free balance sheet, boasting a net worth of Rs 20,554 crore and cash reserves of Rs 918 crore. The company has retained its top-tier credit ratings of AAA/A1+ from CRISIL and CARE, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
