STARTUP LEGAL19 Oct 2026
UltraTech Says Fuel Costs From West Asia Crisis May Stay High
UltraTech Cement missed September-quarter profit estimates as petcoke and industrial diesel prices rose, worsened by the West Asia conflict. Its consolidated net profit rose 21.3% year-on-year to ₹1,493.77 crore, but fell short of the ₹1,604.1 crore analyst estimate. Its chief financial officer said costs may stay high for longer, and analysts say smaller cementmakers have fewer levers to absorb this.
Key Statutory Highlights
- UltraTech's net profit for the second quarter of FY27 rose 21.3% to ₹1,493.77 crore, below the ₹1,604.1 crore analyst poll estimate.
- The company's chief financial officer said petcoke prices had shot up and industrial diesel prices were at an all-time high.
- Investec's Ritesh Shah said cement prices may need to rise by about ₹200 per tonne, or ₹10 per bag, to offset the increase.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Watch results from Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement, which report second-quarter numbers in the coming weeks.
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