Ramco Cements Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, along with a significant corporate restructuring move.

Financial Performance

Ramco Cements delivered robust quarterly results with net profit increasing significantly to 743.1 million rupees compared to 255.8 million rupees in the same period last year. Revenue grew to 22.34 billion rupees from 20.38 billion rupees year-over-year. EBITDA rose to 3.87 billion rupees versus 3.12 billion rupees previously, while EBITDA margin improved to 17.31% from 15.31% in the corresponding period.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Ramco Cements reported:

The company's revenue from operations increased by 9.6% year-over-year, rising from Rs. 2,038.21 crores in Q2 FY2025 to Rs. 2,234.84 crores in Q2 FY2026. The net profit after tax showed substantial growth of 190.5%, reaching Rs. 74.31 crores compared to Rs. 25.58 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Half-Year Performance

For the half-year ended September 30, 2025:

• Total income stood at Rs. 4,318.50 crores
• Net profit after tax was Rs. 160.32 crores
• Basic and diluted earnings per share were Rs. 6.78

Corporate Restructuring

The Board of Directors of Ramco Cements has approved a draft scheme of amalgamation. The scheme proposes to merge Ramco Windfarms Limited (RWL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, with Ramco Cements Limited. Key points of the merger include:

• Simplification of corporate structure and reduction of administrative costs
• Consolidation of wind power generation assets with actual power consumption
• Cancellation of the entire paid-up share capital of RWL upon scheme implementation
• No new shares to be issued or cash payments made for the cancellation of RWL shares
• Appointed date for the scheme: April 1, 2026

The merger is subject to necessary approvals from shareholders, creditors, regulatory authorities, and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Other Highlights

• Net worth as of September 30, 2025: Rs. 7,611.22 crores
• Debt-equity ratio improved to 0.61 times from 0.73 times in the previous year
• Operating margin for the quarter: 18%
• Net profit margin: 3%

Auditor's Review

The statutory auditors have carried out a limited review of the financial results and expressed an unmodified audit opinion.

Ramco Cements continues to focus on its core business of cement and cement-related products, with this merger potentially streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency in power utilization for its manufacturing processes.

Ramco Cements , a prominent player in the Indian cement industry, recently executed a significant block trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The transaction, worth Rs. 50.87 crores, involved approximately 503,845 shares changing hands at a price of Rs. 1,009.55 per share.

Transaction Details

This block trade represents a significant movement of Ramco Cements shares, potentially indicating institutional interest or a strategic shift by a major shareholder.

Recent Dematerialization Activity

In addition to this block trade, recent data from the company's quarterly report on dematerialization activities shows some interesting trends:

These figures suggest ongoing investor interest in converting physical shares to electronic form, which can facilitate easier trading and management of securities.

Company Overview

Ramco Cements Limited, with its corporate office in Chennai, continues to be a significant entity in the Indian cement sector. The company's commitment to regulatory compliance is evident from its timely submission of dematerialization data as required by SEBI regulations.

While this block trade marks a notable transaction for Ramco Cements, investors and market watchers will likely keep a close eye on any potential impacts on the company's stock price and trading volumes in the coming days.