J.K. Cement Limited has reported a 21% increase in net profit to ₹1,033.34 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹851.27 crore in the previous year. Consolidated revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹13,722.30 crore, a rise from ₹11,879.15 crore in FY25. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹20 (200%) per share, subject to shareholder approval. The audio recording of the earnings conference call held on May 25, 2026, regarding these audited financial results is now available on the company's website.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net profit of ₹330.88 crore, compared to ₹173.61 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter increased to ₹3,887.50 crore from ₹3,463.07 crore year-on-year. However, EBITDA declined to ₹6.7 billion from ₹7.4 billion in the same period last year, with the EBITDA margin contracting to 18.2% from 21.8% due to cost pressures.

Financial Performance

The company's total income for the year ended March 31, 2026, reached ₹13,916.84 crore, while total expenses were reported at ₹12,425.30 crore. Profit before tax for the year was ₹1,443.85 crore. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year stood at ₹133.73, compared to ₹110.17 in the previous year.

The quarterly performance reflects a mixed picture, with top-line growth accompanied by margin compression at the EBITDA level. The key quarterly metrics are summarised below.

Operational Updates

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company commissioned a new 3 MnTPA Grey Cement grinding unit located at Buxar. It also increased its cement grinding capacity from 3.50 MnTPA to 4.50 MnTPA at its Muddapur plant. The investor presentation highlights a total Grey Cement capacity of 32.26 MTPA and White Cement and Wall Putty capacity of 3.05 MTPA. The company's green power capacity stands at 290.7 MW, including 119.3 MW from Waste Heat Recovery Systems and 171.4 MW from captive solar and wind power.

Board Decisions

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 23, 2026, approved the audited financial results and the recommendation of the final dividend. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Dr. Sameer Sharma as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) for a term of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval. The re-appointment of Mr. Mudit Aggarwal as an Independent Director for a second and final term of five years was also approved. The statutory auditors, S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, issued an unmodified opinion on the audited financial results.

JK Cement has received an approval letter for a limestone mining lease in Andhra Pradesh. The approved lease covers an area of 1,188 hectares, representing a notable development in the company's efforts to secure raw material resources.

Mining Lease Approval Details

The key details of the approved limestone mining lease are outlined below:

Limestone is a critical raw material in cement manufacturing, and securing mining rights of this scale underscores JK Cement's focus on strengthening its supply chain. The approval letter for the lease in Andhra Pradesh represents a significant step in the company's resource acquisition strategy.