ACC Limited filed an investor presentation titled 'Operational & Financial Highlights' for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on May 4, 2026. The presentation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, following the Analysts/Institutional call scheduled on the same date. In continuation of its earlier letter dated April 14, 2026, ACC Limited also submitted the web link of the audio recording of the Analysts/Investors Call on the audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with the recording uploaded on the company's website at www.acclimited.com . Earlier, the Board had approved audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for Q4 and FY26 at its meeting held on April 30, 2026, with the results published in Financial Express newspapers on May 1, 2026.
Consolidated Financial Performance
ACC's consolidated results reflected strong top-line growth alongside significant pressure on profitability. Total revenue from operations stood at ₹7,146.18 crore for Q4 FY26, compared to ₹6,114.55 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. For the full year FY26, total revenue reached ₹25,961.85 crore against ₹21,919.89 crore in FY25. However, net profit after tax declined sharply to ₹238.30 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹751.04 crore in Q4 FY25, while full-year net profit fell to ₹2,137.23 crore from ₹2,402.27 crore in FY25.
| Financial Metrics (₹ in Crore) |
Q4 FY26 |
Q4 FY25 |
FY26 |
FY25 |
| Total Revenue from Operations |
7,146.18 |
6,114.55 |
25,961.85 |
21,919.89 |
| Net Profit After Tax |
238.30 |
751.04 |
2,137.23 |
2,402.27 |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
228.31 |
744.51 |
2,136.70 |
2,367.61 |
| Basic EPS (₹10 each) |
12.69 |
39.99 |
113.80 |
127.92 |
Standalone Performance Analysis
The standalone results showed total revenue from operations of ₹70.76 crore for Q4 FY26 compared to ₹60.00 crore in the previous year. Profitability faced significant pressure, with net profit after tax declining to ₹2.49 crore for the quarter from ₹7.40 crore in the corresponding period last year. EBITDA contracted sharply to ₹6.15 crore from ₹16.44 crore, with EBITDA margin compressing by 474 basis points. For the full year, standalone revenue reached ₹25,766.48 crore with net profit after tax of ₹2,286.78 crore for FY26.
| Standalone Q4 Metrics |
Q4 FY26 |
Q4 FY25 |
Change |
| Revenue |
₹70.76 crore |
₹60.00 crore |
+17.93% |
| Net Profit |
₹2.49 crore |
₹7.40 crore |
-66.35% |
| EBITDA |
₹6.15 crore |
₹16.44 crore |
-62.59% |
| EBITDA Margin |
8.73% |
13.47% |
-474 bps |
Cost Trends and Industry Outlook
The investor presentation highlighted key cost trends affecting the cement sector. Power and fuel costs moved from ₹1,263/ton in March 2025 to ₹1,382/ton in December 2025, before moderating to ₹1,314/ton in March 2026, reflecting a 4% increase year-on-year. The increase was attributed to higher kiln fuel costs and elevated clinker production relative to sales volumes. Freight and forwarding costs rose from ₹1,272/ton in March 2025 to ₹1,310/ton in March 2026, a 3% increase, driven by the need to serve long-lead markets during planned plant shutdowns. Other expenses per ton increased 25% year-on-year to ₹875/ton in March 2026 from ₹699/ton in March 2025, owing to higher branding expenses, packing material costs, incremental shutdown costs, and additional goods tax in certain states.
| Cost Metric (₹/ton) |
Mar-25 |
Dec-25 |
Mar-26 |
YoY Change |
| Power and Fuel |
1,263 |
1,382 |
1,314 |
+4% |
| Freight & Forwarding |
1,272 |
1,236 |
1,310 |
+3% |
| Other Expenses |
699 |
862 |
875 |
+25% |
On the industry outlook, the presentation noted that India's cement demand is estimated at ~8% for FY26E against GDP growth of ~7.6%, implying a 1.1x cement demand-to-GDP growth multiplier. The West Asia crisis has increased freight, petcoke, and coal prices, while creating shortages in polypropylene packaging bags, which are expected to add to cost pressure in FY 2027. Segment-wise, housing demand growth is estimated at 6.0%–7.0%, infrastructure at 7.5%–8.5%, and industrial/commercial at 5.5%–6.5% for FY26E.
| Cement Demand Segment |
FY'26E Growth |
| Housing |
6.0% to 7.0% |
| Infrastructure |
7.5% to 8.5% |
| Industrial/Commercial |
5.5% to 6.5% |
Corporate Actions and AGM
The Board recommended a dividend of ₹7.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for dividend eligibility is June 12, 2026, with payment scheduled on or after July 1, 2026. The 90th Annual General Meeting will be conducted through video conferencing on June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
| Corporate Action |
Schedule |
| Dividend Amount |
₹7.50 per share |
| Record Date |
June 12, 2026 |
| AGM Date |
June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Payment Date |
On or after July 1, 2026 |
Auditor Appointments
Based on Audit Committee recommendations, the Board approved key auditor appointments for FY27. M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co. was appointed as Cost Auditors, while M/s. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP was appointed as Internal Auditors. The statutory auditors M/s. S R B C & Co. LLP issued unmodified audit opinions on both standalone and consolidated results.