Star Cement latest Updates

Q3 FY26 Financial Performance Stellar Profit Growth: For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, Star Cement reported a consolidated net profit of ₹74.9 crore, a staggering 723% increase compared to ₹9.1 crore in the same period last year. Revenue Gains: Total revenue from operations grew by 22.2% year-on-year, reaching ₹884.9 crore. This growth was supported by a 22% rise in sales volumes, reaching approximately 1.4 million tons. Margin Resilience: Despite a seasonal increase in freight costs and lower incentive accruals, the company maintained an industry-best EBITDA per ton of ₹1,562. Dividends & Corporate Actions Interim Dividend: The Board declared a second interim dividend of 100% (₹1 per equity share) for the financial year 2025-26. Record Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026, has been fixed as the record date for determining eligible shareholders, with the payout scheduled on or before March 8, 2026. Promoter Reclassification: In a major administrative update, the Board approved the reclassification of 29 members of the Chamaria Group from the 'Promoter' category to 'Public', pending final regulatory nods. Capacity Expansion & Strategy 10 MTPA Milestone: Star Cement is on track to reach a total capacity of 10 MTPA by March 2026. The 2 MTPA grinding unit in Silchar, Assam, is expected to be commissioned by the end of Q4 FY26. Geographical Pivot: The company is aggressively shifting focus toward Bihar and North India. It is acquiring land in Begusarai (Bihar) for a 2 MTPA unit and planning a 4–5 MTPA footprint across Rajasthan and Haryana (Nimbol and Barwala) to reduce regional concentration risks. Green Energy Focus: The company's 12 MW Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) is now fully stabilized, contributing 25% to the total power mix, which has significantly helped in controlling operational costs.