JK Lakshmi Cement Latest Update

JK Lakshmi Cement recently announced its Q4 FY25 financial results, reporting a 19.2% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹193.17 crores for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, driven by higher volumes and cost efficiencies. Revenue from operations also saw a 6.5% year-on-year increase to ₹1,897.62 crores. For the full fiscal year FY25, while total income grew, standalone net profit saw a decrease compared to the previous year. The company has recommended a dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for FY25, with June 12, 2025, fixed as the record date. The company is undertaking significant expansion and green initiatives. It is enhancing its Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) at the Sirohi Cement Plant to improve sustainability and expanding its cement grinding capacity at the Surat Grinding Unit. Additionally, JK Lakshmi Cement is adding a clinker line and four grinding units at its Durg plant in Chhattisgarh, along with three new split-location grinding units across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. These projects are part of a larger strategic aim to reach 30 million tonnes per annum capacity by FY30E. In a move towards sustainable logistics, JK Lakshmi Cement has partnered with SwitchLabs Automobiles to deploy electric vehicles (EVs) for freight transportation between its JK Puram Plant in Rajasthan and Kalol Grinding Unit in Gujarat. This initiative aims to reduce carbon footprint and improve fuel efficiency, aligning with India's broader clean energy goals. The company also extended its partnership with cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its brand image of strength and reliability.