The Business Bytes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
NEW DELHI, APRIL 23, 2025
Cement major Dalmia Bharat Ltd delivered a robust 37.2% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, clocking ₹439 crore, even as revenue from operations slipped 5% to ₹4,091 crore. The surge in profitability was largely attributed to strategic cost efficiency measures and a focus on operational resilience.
The company, which had posted a net profit of ₹320 crore in the same period last year, showcased its ability to maintain strong margins in the face of industry headwinds, including muted demand and weak cement pricing.
Sales volumes for the January–March quarter rose 2.8% to 8.6 million tonnes (MT), but the impact of subdued pricing and the discontinuation of JP tolling volumes led to a dip in topline. Despite this, EBITDA for the quarter jumped 21% year-on-year to ₹793 crore, underscoring Dalmia Bharat’s sustained focus on cost optimization and operational excellence.
“Having successfully achieved our milestone of 49.5 MT cement capacity, we are now entering a new phase of expansion with a recently announced 6 MT capacity addition targeting Western India,” said Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. “While the current year was marked by soft demand and weak pricing, we remain confident of delivering profitable growth through stronger volumes, improved realizations, and continued focus on cost leadership.”
Echoing this sentiment, Chief Financial Officer Dharmender Tuteja highlighted the impact of the discontinued JP tolling volumes, noting a 3% year-on-year decline in cement volumes for the quarter. “Despite revenue declining due to ongoing price softness, our efficiency efforts — including scaling up renewable power capacity — helped us significantly boost profitability,” he said.
Total expenses during the quarter came down by 9.8% to ₹3,717 crore, demonstrating the effectiveness of the company’s cost containment initiatives. However, total income, which includes other income, slipped 5.5% to ₹4,184 crore.
On a full-year basis, Dalmia Bharat reported a net profit of ₹699 crore for FY25, down 18% from ₹853 crore in FY24. Total income for the year declined 5.2% to ₹14,233 crore.
Looking ahead, the company appears poised for a new chapter of growth, with its latest expansion plans aimed at deepening market presence and further consolidating its position in India’s competitive cement sector.
