Ambuja Cements Q1 profit falls 33% as dispatch cuts outweigh cost savings

Adani-owned Ambuja Cements reported a 33% year-on-year drop in Q1FY27 net profit to ₹577 crore as cement volumes fell 7%. The company temporarily shut about 3.5 million tonnes of high-cost capacity while maintaining its target to reach 119 MTPA by FY27-end.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 20:52 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

Adani-owned Ambuja Cements reported a 33% Q1FY27 profit decline as lower-margin sales cuts and high-cost plant shutdowns reduced volumes. The company is prioritising margins and cost control, while targeting 119 MTPA capacity by FY27-end.

Why this matters

The result follows recent Ambuja signals reporting ₹9,500 crore in Q1 revenue and profit declines of 37% and 34%, while retaining its 119 MTPA FY27-end capacity target.

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