Ahmedabad, Jan 28: ACC Limited, part of the Adani Group and one of India’s leading building materials companies, has delivered a record-breaking performance for Q3 FY26, achieving its highest-ever quarterly cement sales volume of 11.3 million tonnes, up 15% YoY. The results underscore ACC’s focus on premium cement, ready-mix concrete (RMX), and operational excellence.
The quarter also marks a significant milestone with the announcement of the amalgamation of ACC Limited into Ambuja Cements, creating a unified ‘One Cement Platform’. This integration is expected to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen the balance sheet, and accelerate growth by leveraging synergies across procurement, manufacturing, and distribution, once statutory approvals are completed.
Key Operational Highlights:
- Premium and Trade Cement: Premium product share increased to 43%, supporting higher realizations than peers.
- Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX): Volume up 36% YoY to 0.97 million m³, with EBITDA growth of 56% YoY.
- Cost Leadership: Kiln fuel and power costs reduced, green power share increased to 31.3%, and direct dispatch improved to 52%.
- Capacity Expansion: Cement grinding units at Salai Banwa (2.4 MTPA) and Kalamboli (1.0 MTPA) on track for commissioning in Q4 FY26.
- Financial Strength: Strong balance sheet maintained with AAA/A1+ ratings and debt-free status.
ESG and Sustainability:
ACC continues to lead in sustainability and innovation:
- Achieved 89/100 in S&P Global CSA for Construction Materials.
- Selected for the first Indo-Swedish Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) pilot with IIT Bombay and EcoTech, Sweden.
- Partnered with Coolbrook for industrial-scale RotoDynamic Heater™ deployment, reducing 60,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
- Adopted the TNFD framework, becoming the first Indian cement company to integrate nature-related financial disclosures.
Mr. Vinod Bahety, CEO, ACC Limited, said:
“Our record quarterly performance reflects the strength of our premium portfolio, robust RMX growth, and operational discipline. The proposed merger into the One Cement Platform will unlock synergies, improve capital efficiency, and accelerate growth, while our focus on sustainability and technology-driven solutions positions us as a trusted partner in India’s infrastructure story.”
Industry Outlook:
With the cement industry projected to grow around 8% in FY26, ACC aims to maintain its leadership through higher premium and trade sales, continued cost optimization, and R&D-driven, sustainable cement solutions approved for highways, metro projects, and structural applications.
