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SDCC profit hampered by fuel costs in 2QFY22-2324 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd (SDCC) has reported revenue from operations of INR1620.1m (US$19.6m) in the quarter ended 30 September 2022 (2QFY23), compared to INR1538.8m in the same period a year earlier. Over the same timeframe, EBITDA fell from INR285.2m to INR171.7m, while profit after tax tumbled from INR134m to INR59.6m. In the 2QFY22-23, power and fuel expenses stood at INR819.1m, compared to INR448.5m in the same period a year earlier. “Despite a very challenging quar... |
Ambuja Cements posts 68% decline in profit in 3QFY2324 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements has posted a 68 per cent fall in standalone net profit in the 3QFY23 ended 30 September 2022. According to Mint, net profit for the three-month period came in at INR1380m (US$16.67m), compared to INR4410m in the same period last year. Net sales advanced by 14 per cent from INR31,930m to INR36,310m. EBITDA in the 3QFY23 came in at INR3040m, significantly impacted by the rise in fuel costs. Volumes saw growth of 12 per cent, while logistics costs saw a notable reduction dri... |
Cement sector fuels Indian M&A record21 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsAdani Group ’s acquisition of Ambuja Cements and ACC has contributed to a new record in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in India. According to data by Refinitiv, the value of M&A deals in India has risen by 58 per cent YoY to US$158bn in the first nine months of 2022, coming in higher than the full-year total in both 2018 and 2021. The nine-month period saw 1795 M&A deals being struck, up 21 per cent YoY, marking another record according to Mint. Analysts believe India could soon ... |
Sagar Cements sees revenue of US$57m in the 3Q2221 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsSagar Cements Ltd has reported unaudited consolidated revenue from operations of INR4745.5m (US$57.22m) in the third quarter of 2022, compared to INR3689.3m in the same quarter a year earlier. The company saw a net loss of INR491.9m for the three-month period in 2022, versus a net profit of INR199.4m in the 3Q21. Power and fuel expenses advanced from INR1120.4m in the 3Q21 to INR2277m a year later, while finance costs advanced from INR114.2m to INR502.7m over the same period. In terms o... |
Study aids decarbonisation plans in emerging markets20 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsA recent study into how cement is used in emerging markets has revealed a number of trends with key implications for the decarbonisation of the cement industry. The study, titled ‘Paving the way for a better future’, was carried out by the Concrete Action for Climate initiative of the Mission Possible Partnership, co-led by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and centred on four emerging markets ... |
Dalmia and Sagar submit formal bids for Andhra Cements19 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd and Sagar Cements have formally submitted offers to acquire Andhra Cements, according to Business Standard. Andhra Cements, which reportedly owes INR9700m (US$117.9m) to its lenders, was acquired by Jaypee Group in 2012 but has failed to report any sales for the last two years, or repay its debts. Data from Capitaline show that net sales by the company have fallen from INR4663m in FY18 to zero in FY22. Andhra Cements currently has two cement plants with a c... |
ACC Ltd records cement volume growth of 4%18 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsACC Ltd (ACC) (Adani Group) has announced the financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2022, recording a cement volume grew of four per cent as compared to the same quarter last year. Ready-mix concrete also performed well with a volume growth of approximately 10 per cent over the same quarter last year. With a focus on operational excellence and unlocking potential, ACC has accelerated debottlenecking of various plants and improvement in efficiencies. Alternative fuel... |
Shree Cement reports 67% profit drop17 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsShree Cement Ltd has reported standalone revenue of INR37,810m (US$458.8m) in the quarter ended 30 September, 2022. This compares to INR32,058m in the same period a year earlier, representing an 18 per cent YoY increase. However, net profit over the same period fell by 67 per cent from INR5777m to INR1896m. Total expenses in the September 2022 quarter came in at INR36,882m, notably up from the INR26,137m reported in the same period a year ago. Much of this advance was due to power and f... |
Indian profits forecast to decline14 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s cement producers are expected to report a decline in profits for the July-September 2022 quarter, according to Mumbai-based brokerage house KR Choksey. The brokerage predicts poor results in the short-term as the industry sees a wave of consolidation taking place, along with huge capital expenditure plans announced by the industry’s leading players. KR Choksey predicts a 19.2 per cent YoY fall in net profit for UltraTech in the 2QFY22-23 with the QoQ picture showing a 33 per ... |
Imerys extends capacity in India13 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsFrance-based Imerys, a world leader in mineral-based specialties, is planning to extend its capacity to meet rising demand from India’s cement and steel sectors. According to The Hindu, the company has set up a 30,000t calcium aluminate binder plant in Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to serve India’s refractory and construction industries. Imerys hopes to increase capacity further to 50,000t by 2030. The company is also in the process of setting up a research and development centre at V... |