Dalmia Bharat Limited announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Revenue from operations saw a 4% year-over-year increase to ₹3,563 crore. However, EBITDA declined by 29% to ₹493 crore due to cost headwinds, and the company reported a PAT of ₹(205) crore for the quarter, impacted by exceptional items. Key operational highlights include strong progress on central asset integration and the commencement of trial runs at the Belgaum clinker unit.
Dalmia Bharat Reports Q2 FY27 Financials
Dalmia Bharat Limited has disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter and the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The company reported a 4% increase in revenue from operations to ₹3,563 crore for the quarter, driven by volume growth and improved realization. Despite this revenue growth, EBITDA saw a significant 29% decrease to ₹493 crore, attributed to cost headwinds. The company also noted a share of Renewable Power consumption rising to 52%.
Key Financial Performance Metrics
In the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Dalmia Bharat’s Sales Volume stood at 7.1 MnT, a 3% increase year-on-year. Revenue from Operations reached ₹3,563 crore, up 4% from Q2 FY26. EBITDA was reported at ₹493 crore, a 29% decrease compared to the previous year’s ₹696 crore. The EBITDA/T metric declined by 31% to ₹698. Profit Before Tax (PBT) before exceptional items was ₹46 crore, down 86%. The company reported exceptional items of ₹(339) crore, leading to a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹(205) crore for the quarter, a significant drop from the ₹239 crore in Q2 FY26.
Half-Yearly Performance
For the half-year ended September 30, 2026, Sales Volume grew by 6% to 14.7 MnT, and Revenue from Operations increased by 6% to ₹7,453 crore. EBITDA for the half-year was ₹1,298 crore, a 18% decrease year-on-year. EBITDA/T stood at ₹883, down 22%. PBT before exceptional items was ₹482 crore, a 41% decline. The company recorded PAT of ₹(13) crore for the half-year, compared to ₹634 crore in the prior year.
Operational and Strategic Updates
The company highlighted strong progress on the integration of central assets and reported that the trial run for the 3.6 MnTPA Belgaum Clinker Unit began in October ’26, ahead of schedule. The resolution plan for Bhilai Jaypee Cement Limited has received approval from the Committee of Creditors, and the company has declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share.
Key Recognitions and About the Company
Dalmia Bharat received several recognitions, including the 27th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management and awards at the 66th Mine Safety Week Observance. The company’s Chandrapur Unit was honored at the 12th Greentech CSR India Awards 2026. Founded in 1939, Dalmia Bharat Limited is one of India’s leading cement manufacturers with a growing capacity and a commitment to sustainability.
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