ACC Q4 Net Profit Declines 20% to ₹751 Crore; ₹7.5 Dividend Announced

ACC Q4 Results: Net Profit Drops 20% to ₹751 Crore Amid Higher Operational Costs

ACC Ltd., part of the Adani Group, reported a 20% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 2025. The profit fell to ₹751 crore from ₹943 crore recorded during the same quarter in the previous financial year. The company’s earnings were impacted by rising operational costs, although revenue growth provided some cushion during the quarter.

The decline in profitability comes despite a 13% increase in revenue, highlighting the pressure on margins due to inflation in input costs, transportation expenses, and other overheads. ACC’s performance for the fourth quarter reflects broader trends in the cement sector where cost volatility continues to play a significant role in shaping quarterly earnings outcomes.

Highlights

• Net profit for Q4FY25 at ₹751 crore, down from ₹943 crore in Q4FY24

• Profit drop attributed to cost pressures despite higher revenues

• Cement sector continues to face input cost inflation

Revenue Rises 13% YoY to ₹5,992 Crore on Demand Momentum

ACC’s consolidated revenue from operations rose to ₹5,992 crore in Q4FY25, marking a 13% year-on-year increase from ₹5,317 crore reported in the March 2024 quarter. The growth was driven by a rebound in cement demand, especially from infrastructure and real estate segments across urban and semi-urban regions.

The company benefited from a ramp-up in its distribution network and better cement price realization in key markets. The uptick in demand has been consistent with national infrastructure spending patterns, with a steady flow of construction activity boosting volumes during the quarter.

Highlights

• Revenue at ₹5,992 crore in Q4FY25 vs ₹5,317 crore in Q4FY24

• Stronger cement demand in infrastructure and housing sectors

• Price realization and distribution expansion aided top-line growth

₹7.5 Dividend Declared for FY25; Record Date Set for June 13

In a move aimed at rewarding shareholders, ACC declared a dividend of ₹7.5 per equity share for the financial year 2024–25. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is set for June 13, 2025, and the dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before July 1, 2025.

The dividend announcement reaffirms the company’s commitment to maintaining consistent shareholder payouts despite margin compression in the current quarter. This decision reflects financial prudence and confidence in ACC’s medium-term cash flow outlook.

Highlights

• ₹7.5 per share dividend declared for FY25

• Record date: June 13; Payout scheduled before July 1

• Consistent dividend policy maintained despite profit decline

Strategic Capacity Expansion Reinforces Long-Term Outlook

Commenting on the quarterly performance and broader business outlook, Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director and CEO of ACC Ltd., emphasized the company’s long-term focus on capacity augmentation. He noted that the firm has made significant progress in its grinding unit commissioning, debottlenecking projects, and modernisation initiatives, all of which are aligned with India’s growing infrastructure needs.

These expansions are aimed at enhancing ACC’s manufacturing footprint and improving operational efficiency across key regions. The company’s strategy is anchored in scaling up its ability to meet demand across both institutional and retail segments as cement consumption trends upward.

Highlights

• CEO outlines focus on grinding unit commissioning and debottlenecking

• Modernisation efforts to improve operational efficiency

• Strategic expansion in sync with India’s infrastructure growth