India Cements reported robust Q1FY27 with domestic cement volume up 18.5% YoY to 2.58 MTPA.

EBITDA surged 72.4% YoY to Rs. 159 Cr, and Operating EBITDA per ton notably increased by Rs. 221 to Rs. 603. Profit After Tax (before exceptional items) turned profitable at Rs. 52 Cr, reversing last year's Rs. 9 Cr loss.

The company is strategically investing Rs. 2,000 Cr for capacity expansion of 2.8 Mtpa and boosting green energy.

Current initiatives include preheater upgrades for efficiency and expanding renewable power (WHRS & RE). A significant Rs. 1,553 Cr is already committed towards these goals.

Management aims to scale up green power (RE + WHRS) from 6% to an impressive 80% by FY29, highlighting a strong sustainability focus.

While net sales saw a minor dip to Rs. 1,013 Cr, cost controls, especially a 23% YoY drop in 'other costs' due to brand transition and operating leverage, contributed to better profitability despite slight increases in raw material and fuel costs per ton.