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UltraTech Cement Profit Surges 21%, But Market Reaction Muted

19 Oct4 min read· 📷 DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

UltraTech Cement, India's largest cement producer, reported a 21.3% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit for Q2 FY27, reaching ₹1,120 crore. Despite strong revenue growth, market reaction was cautious.

₹1,120 crore

Net Profit (Q2 FY27)

Q2 FY26: ₹923 crore→₹1,120 crore

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How today’s news fits into the bigger picture

  1. Q2 FY26 (Sept 2025)

    Previous Year's Performance

    UltraTech Cement reported a consolidated net profit of ₹923 crore, indicating a strong base for the current year's growth.

  2. Q1 FY27 (June 2026)

    Sequential Profit Dip

    The company's net profit stood at ₹1,341 crore, showing a sequential decline to the current quarter's ₹1,120 crore, which may have influenced investor sentiment.

  3. October 2021

    Gati Shakti Master Plan Launch

    The government launched the National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity (Gati Shakti), aiming to reduce logistics costs and boost , providing a long-term demand driver for cement.

  4. September 2026

    Q2 FY27 Results Announced

    UltraTech announced a net profit of ₹1,120 crore for Q2 FY27, representing a 21.3% YoY growth in profit and 18.8% growth in revenue.

  5. Today

    UltraTech Cement reported a 21.3% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹1,120 crore, but the stock saw a moderate decline.

  6. What happens next?

    The company is expected to benefit from ongoing infrastructure development and housing demand, with Q3 FY27 results anticipated around January 2027.

UltraTech Cement announced a **21.3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit** to **₹1,120 crore** for the second quarter of FY27. This growth was supported by an **18.8% rise in revenue from operations** to ₹17,358 crore. However, the stock saw a decline on Monday, possibly due to a quarter-on-quarter profit dip from ₹1,341 crore in Q1 FY27 or investor expectations. The company also reported an **EBITDA of ₹3,025 crore**, up 17.5% year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 17.4%. Capacity utilization stood at 80% for the quarter.

💭 If you're wondering…

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It's a measure of a company's operating performance, showing its profitability before accounting for non-operating expenses.

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