How Did Dalmia Bharat Deliver a Robust Margin Expansion in Q2?
Dalmia Bharat Ltd reported a stellar performance for Q2, with sharp growth across all key parameters. The cement major’s net profit surged to ₹236 crore, a fivefold increase compared to ₹46 crore in the same period last year, driven by higher realizations and operating efficiencies.
Revenue from operations came in at ₹3,416 crore, up from ₹3,091 crore YoY, marking a 10.5% rise. The company’s EBITDA increased to ₹697 crore versus ₹435 crore YoY, highlighting a strong recovery in profitability supported by better capacity utilization and improved cost management.
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The company also achieved a significant jump in margins — with EBITDA margin expanding to 20.4% from 14.1% a year ago. This improvement came from reduced power and fuel costs, better sales mix, and a steady rise in cement demand in core southern and eastern regions.
Dalmia Bharat’s management reiterated its focus on operational discipline and volume growth through capacity expansions and enhanced sustainability practices. With ongoing infrastructure spending by the government and demand revival in housing, the company remains optimistic about maintaining strong performance in the coming quarters.
The firm’s emphasis on cost optimization and higher blended cement volumes also contributed to margin improvement. Analysts believe the earnings momentum could sustain if price stability continues across major regional markets.
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With its improving balance sheet, rising profitability, and volume-led strategy, Dalmia Bharat appears well-positioned to capture incremental demand growth in India’s cement sector. The market now awaits management commentary on Q3 pricing trends and energy cost trajectory to gauge sustainability of margins above 20%.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, observes that Dalmia Bharat’s sharp earnings turnaround underlines its operational resilience. Sustained margin expansion and consistent revenue growth signal a positive trajectory for FY26 if demand trends remain intact.
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