- ACC sets a New Pace for Growth with Accelerated Impact
- Quarterly PAT at Rs. 375 Cr, up by 4% YoY
- Increased RMX footprint with 114 plants, with addition of 12 plants
- ACC ranked as ‘India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand 2025’ consecutively for 3rd year in a row by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report 2025.
- EPS at Rs. 19.9 for the quarter, up by Rs. 0.7 YoY
ACC Limited, the fastest growing building materials solutions company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025. The Company has delivered an accelerated start to the fiscal year, supported by sales of premium solutions, increasing footprint of RMX plants, robust volume growth, operational efficiency, and continued market leadership.
Mr Vinod Bahety, Whole-Time Director & CEO, ACC Limited, said: โWith a purpose driven accelerated start to the year, our performance reflects the strength of our integrated strategyโanchored in premium sales, operational excellence, cost leadership, and a deep commitment to sustainability. The consistent growth in volumes, efficiency gains, and digital transformation initiatives are enabling us to deliver greater value to our customers and stakeholders. With our science-based net-zero targets validated by the SBTi, we continue to lead the industry in climate responsibility. As we move forward, we remain focused on scaling responsibly, innovating continuously, and building a future-ready building materials solutions company making material impact that contributes meaningfully to nationโs infrastructure and economic ambitions.โ
Operational Highlights
- Healthy upticks in volumes, operational efficiency, cost control, and capex management affirm our progress and reinforce our commitment to industry-leading cost competitiveness.
- Volume increased by 12% YoY supported by higher trade volumes and higher premium product as a % of trade sales volume (7pp YoY), ensuring market leadership.
- WHRS power share increased by 4pp from 9.9% to 13.9%, Solar power share increased by 7.9pp from 3.4% to 11.3%, taking the green power share up by 11.9pp to 26.2%, clear road map & investment commitments to achieve 60% green power share well ahead of targeted FYโ28.
- Optimised Fuel Basket, with use of low cost imported petcoke, improved linkage and captive coal consumption and synergies with Group companies have resulted in 10% reduction in Kiln fuel cost from Rs. 1.73 to Rs. 1.56 per โ000 Kcal
- Thermal value at 738 kCal improved by 1 Kcal YoY, expect to improve further in coming quarters driven by capex-based efficiency improvement projects.
- Logistics costs reduced by 5% @ Rs 972/ton, driven by efficiency improvement journey. New initiatives taken on wheeler alignment as per shifting customer needs, improved road direct dispatch by 2pp @69%. Through various freight negotiation initiatives, road PTPK has decreased by 1% YoY, @Rs. 4.15 per ton.
- Concrete business footprint and profitability improved through efficiency gains
| Particulars (YoY) | Q1 FYโ26 |
| Sales Volume (Clinker & Cement) | Growth of 12% YoY, at 11.5 Mn T, highest ever volume in Q1 series |
| Kiln Fuel Cost | Reduced by 10% (Rs. 1.73 to 1.56/โ000 kCal) |
| Green Power as a % of power consumption | Increased by 11.9 pp to 26.2% |
Financial Highlights
- Revenue for the quarter at Rs. 6,087 Cr, up by 17% YoY, driven by higher trade sales volume (6%) and premium product as % of trade sales at 41% (up by 7 pp YoY)
- Operating EBITDA at Rs. 778 Cr, up by 15% YoY, EBITDA margin at 12.8%.
- Net Worth increased by Rs 228 Cr during the quarter and stands at Rs. 18,787 Cr
EPS (Diluted) at Rs. 19.9 during the quarter, up by Rs 0.7 YoY
ESG Updates
- ACC along with its parent Ambuja Cements, are Indiaโs two leading and the fourth large-scale cement manufacturers worldwide to achieve science-based net-zero and near-term target validation from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- The Company has launched its Digital BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) for financial year 2024-25 which is available on its website: (https://www.acclimited.com/digital-brsr-2024-25/index.html). This digital report enables a quick overview and ease of access to information on the Companyโs ESG Performance in an interactive and interesting manner.
- Completed Life Cycle Assessment and Environment Product Declaration certification as per ISO standards for PPC and RMX, and it is now published at the portal of EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) International, Sweden.
- Increase in Green Power usage to 26.2% during the quarter.
- The Company continues to invest in its initiatives of water conservation, circular economy, thermal substitution and community development programmes.
Branding and Technical Services
- Signed exclusive preferred partnership with CREDAI to elevate sustainable urban construction and expand B2B outreach with cutting-edge products and solutions backed by world-class R&D capabilities.
- Launched new digital video commercial to promote ACC’s Premium Product range which garnered 125M+ video views.
- Adani Certified Technologyย implemented atย 11,001 customer sites.
- Conductedย 133 skill-building workshops, coveringย 3,963 contractors.
- Boosted Premium Product awareness with Cinema campaigns and Audio Ads on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify, JioSaavn, Wynk, Gaana, PocketFM, etc.
- Premium product share increased toย 41%ย of trade sales.
- Strategic brand placements during IPL 2025, reaching out to 600M+ audiences
Digitalisation
- Launched an enterprise initiative to adopt DIGIPIN for address standardisation and hyperlocal marketing.
- Implemented SAP Funds Management to enhance budgetary control over variable costs.
- Enabled Remote Access to Plant Control Systems for live monitoring and support.
- Initiated a strategic Master Data Management (MDM) transformation to build a unified and accurate data foundation.
- Strengthened OT cybersecurity through risk assessment and enhanced remote access and IT-OT Network Segregation to improve network management and audit compliance.
Industry Outlook
Cement demand growth in Q1 FYโ26, remained strong at 4% amid favourable macro-economic situations and sustained demand from housing and infrastructure segments. Outlook for Q2 FYโ26 continues to remain strong. For FYโ26, cement demand is expected to grow between 6% to 7% due to rise in demand for affordable housing (both rural and urban), higher spending on infrastructure and commercial sector, which includes increased investment in core and allied infrastructure sector.
Achievements
- ACC and Ambuja Cements ranked as โIndia’s Most Trusted Cement Brand 2025โ consecutively for 3rd year in a row by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report 2025.
- Recognised with the โGEEF Global Emerging Environmental Excellence Company of the Year 2025โ award in the Cement Industry category.
- Durga Puja 2024 campaign โย โBishwash E Durgaโ, won theย Bronze Awardย in the categoryย โBest AI Powered Multimedia Contentโย at the prestigiousย afaqs! Marketersโ Xcellence Awards
About ACC Limited
ACC Limited, a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements and part of the diversified Adani Group, is one of Indiaโs most trusted building materials and concrete solutions company. With a legacy of nearly nine decades, ACC operates 20 cement manufacturing sites, 114 ready-mix concrete plants, and a nationwide network of channel partners, serving its customers. ACC is actively advancing its sustainability roadmap with a strong focus on green energy, circular economy, and digital transformation. The Company alongside Ambuja Cements is among the fourth large-scale building materials company in the world committed to net-zero by 2050, with its near-term and science-based net-zero targets validated by the Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi). ACC continues to drive operational excellence through synergies with the Adani Group in logistics, power, project execution, and digital infrastructure. ACC has also been recognised with a โLeadership Scoreโ of Aโ by CDP for its climate change mitigation efforts. Its innovative products are listed in the GRIHA product catalogue, supporting Indiaโs transition to low-carbon construction. ACC has been recognised as one of โIndiaโs Most Trusted Cement Brandsโ by TRA Research and among the โIconic Brands of India 2025โ by The Economic Times for the third consecutive year.






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