UltraTech Cement Share Price Surges Over 2%; Reports 21.3% Rise in Q2FY27 Net Profit

UltraTech Cement's consolidated net profit rose 21.3% to ₹1,501 crore in Q2FY27, compared with ₹1,238 crore in the same quarter last year, according to exchange filings dated October 19, 2026.  

Revenue increased 18.9% to ₹23,024 crore, against ₹19,371 crore in Q2FY26. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹3,832 crore, up from ₹3,268 crore a year earlier. Operating EBITDA increased to ₹3,721 crore from ₹3,094 crore. 

Domestic Sales Drive Revenue 

Cement sales volume reached 38.22 million tonnes during the quarter, up 12.9% year-on-year. Domestic grey cement sales rose 13.8% to 35.94 million tonnes, while white cement sales increased 2.6% to 0.52 million tonnes. Overseas grey and white cement sales fell 1.4% to 1.75 million tonnes. 

Domestic grey cement generated ₹18,603 crore in revenue, up 16% from the previous year. White cement revenue rose 12.2% to ₹693 crore. Ready-mix concrete contributed ₹2,338 crore, an increase of 29.1%, while construction chemicals revenue grew 48.4% to ₹421 crore. 

Higher Operating Costs 

The increase in earnings came alongside higher expenses. Total consolidated expenses rose to ₹19,574 crore from ₹16,513 crore in Q2FY26. 

Power and fuel expenses increased to ₹5,511 crore from ₹4,444 crore. Logistics costs reached ₹4,810 crore, compared with ₹4,127 crore a year earlier. Finance costs also increased, from ₹459 crore to ₹552 crore. 

On a per-tonne basis, domestic grey cement fuel costs rose 14% to ₹1,030, while raw material costs increased 6% to ₹718. Power costs declined to ₹337 per tonne from ₹382. 

Capacity Expansion 

UltraTech commissioned 4.6 million tonnes per annum of grey cement capacity during the quarter. Its consolidated capacity reached 210.1 million tonnes per annum as of 30 September 2026, with utilisation at 71%, against 66% a year earlier.  

The company plans to add 16.3 million tonnes per annum of capacity in FY27. 

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UltraTech Cement Share Price Performance  

As of October 21, 2026, 11:35 am, UltraTech Cement share price was trading at ₹10,882.00, a 2.18% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion  

UltraTech Cement's quarterly results reflected growth in sales and earnings, alongside higher operating costs. The company also commissioned 4.6 million tonnes per annum of cement capacity. 

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