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India Cements Q2 FY27: Profit jumps 160% on lower freight costs
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India Cements reported standalone revenue of Rs 1,142 Cr for Q2 FY27, up 2% YoY. Net profit surged 160% YoY to Rs 38.85 Cr. For H1 FY27, profit after tax rose sharply to Rs 65.47 Cr from Rs 7.40 Cr a year ago, with EPS of Rs 2.11 vs Rs 0.24. Operating margin expanded to 12.66% from 7.27%, helped by a steep drop in freight costs (Rs 40 Cr vs Rs 198 Cr). Power and fuel costs rose to Rs 448 Cr from Rs 367 Cr. Operating cash flow turned positive at Rs 307.55 Cr. Two long-standing legal matters (asset attachment of Rs 120 Cr; CCI penalty of Rs 187 Cr) were highlighted by auditors as emphasis matters.
Sharp profit growth driven by lower freight costs improves earnings outlook; ongoing legal exposures remain a risk.
| Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,142 Cr | ₹1,117 Cr | +2.2% |
| Operating profit | ₹48.61 Cr | −₹18.60 Cr | turned positive |
| Profit after tax | ₹38.82 Cr | ₹8.81 Cr | +340.6% |
| EBITDA margin | 12.6% | 6.7% | +5.9 pp |
From the company's XBRL filing, not from the text above. Operating profit = profit before tax − exceptional items − other income. EBITDA = profit before tax + finance costs + depreciation − other income.