Dalmia Bharat Reports FY25 Results; Reaches 49.5 MTPA Cement Capacity
24 Apr 2025
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CW Team
Dalmia Bharat Ltd, one of India鈥檚 leading cement manufacturers, reported its consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year FY25, emphasising its strategic focus on profitable growth, capacity expansion, and sustainability.
Performance highlights (FY25 vs FY24):
- Sales volume rose by 2% YoY to 29.4 MnT despite a 3% drop in Q4 volumes due to discontinuation of JP tolling volumes.
- Income from operations fell 4.8% YoY to Rs 139.8 billion.
- EBITDA dropped by 8.8% YoY to Rs 24.07 billion, while PAT declined 18.1% YoY to Rs 6.99 billion.
- Net Debt to EBITDA ratio stood at a healthy 0.3x, reflecting robust financial discipline.
- EBITDA per ton came in at Rs 820, down from Rs 917 YoY.
Despite weaker pricing trends, the company recorded a 21.3% YoY increase in EBITDA for Q4FY25 at Rs 7.93 billion, aided by its cost control measures and increased renewable energy usage.
Strategic milestones:
- Achieved an installed cement capacity of 49.5 MTPA, with recent commissions in Lanka (Assam) and Rohtas (Bihar).
- Announced Rs 35.2 billion investment for a 6 MTPA capacity expansion, including:
- A 3.6 MTPA clinker unit and 3 MTPA grinding unit at Belgaum, Karnataka.
- A new 3 MTPA grinding unit at Pune, Maharashtra.
- Renewable energy (RE) usage increased, with 267 MW of operational RE capacity and a target to reach 595 MW by FY26. RE share in energy consumption rose to 36.4%.
- Dalmia continues to maintain one of the lowest global carbon footprints at 465 kg CO鈧�/ton of cement.
Leadership commentary:
Managing Director & CEO Puneet Dalmia expressed optimism about India's cement demand outlook and reaffirmed the company鈥檚 commitment to 鈥減rofitable growth鈥� through capacity additions, cost leadership, and sustainability. CFO Dharmender Tuteja highlighted the company鈥檚 resilient margin performance despite pricing headwinds and reiterated readiness for the next phase of growth, backed by a strong balance sheet.
Key recognitions:
- Dalmiapuram Mines won first prize for sustainable mining at the MEMC Awards.
- Lanka Cement Works received a safety excellence certificate from the National Safety Council of India.
- At the FAME National Awards:
- Meenakshi Cement Works was honored for Safety Culture and Environmental Excellence.
- Rohtas Cement Works received recognition for Occupational Health and Safety.
Dividend:
The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share (250%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.
Dalmia Bharat's Q4 and FY25 performance reinforces its ambition to lead the industry through innovation, sustainable operations, and strategic expansion into high-potential markets in Western and Southern India.
Dalmia Bharat Ltd, one of India鈥檚 leading cement manufacturers, reported its consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year FY25, emphasising its strategic focus on profitable growth, capacity expansion, and sustainability.Performance highlights (FY25 vs FY24):Sales volume rose by 2% YoY to 29.4 MnT despite a 3% drop in Q4 volumes due to discontinuation of JP tolling volumes.Income from operations fell 4.8% YoY to Rs 139.8 billion.EBITDA dropped by 8.8% YoY to Rs 24.07 billion, while PAT declined 18.1% YoY to Rs 6.99 billion.Net Debt to EBITDA ratio stood at a healthy 0.3x, reflecting robust financial discipline.EBITDA per ton came in at Rs 820, down from Rs 917 YoY.Despite weaker pricing trends, the company recorded a 21.3% YoY increase in EBITDA for Q4FY25 at Rs 7.93 billion, aided by its cost control measures and increased renewable energy usage.Strategic milestones:Achieved an installed cement capacity of 49.5 MTPA, with recent commissions in Lanka (Assam) and Rohtas (Bihar).Announced Rs 35.2 billion investment for a 6 MTPA capacity expansion, including:A 3.6 MTPA clinker unit and 3 MTPA grinding unit at Belgaum, Karnataka.A new 3 MTPA grinding unit at Pune, Maharashtra.Renewable energy (RE) usage increased, with 267 MW of operational RE capacity and a target to reach 595 MW by FY26. RE share in energy consumption rose to 36.4%.Dalmia continues to maintain one of the lowest global carbon footprints at 465 kg CO鈧�/ton of cement.Leadership commentary:Managing Director & CEO Puneet Dalmia expressed optimism about India's cement demand outlook and reaffirmed the company鈥檚 commitment to 鈥減rofitable growth鈥� through capacity additions, cost leadership, and sustainability. CFO Dharmender Tuteja highlighted the company鈥檚 resilient margin performance despite pricing headwinds and reiterated readiness for the next phase of growth, backed by a strong balance sheet.Key recognitions:Dalmiapuram Mines won first prize for sustainable mining at the MEMC Awards.Lanka Cement Works received a safety excellence certificate from the National Safety Council of India.At the FAME National Awards:Meenakshi Cement Works was honored for Safety Culture and Environmental Excellence.Rohtas Cement Works received recognition for Occupational Health and Safety.Dividend:The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share (250%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.Dalmia Bharat's Q4 and FY25 performance reinforces its ambition to lead the industry through innovation, sustainable operations, and strategic expansion into high-potential markets in Western and Southern India.
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