Star Cement Limited Latest Updates

Q3 FY26 Financial Performance For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Star Cement reported a consolidated Net Profit of ₹74.92 crore, marking a massive 723% increase year-on-year (YoY) from ₹9.06 crore. Revenue grew by 22.4% YoY to ₹880 crore, driven by robust volume growth and improved operational efficiency. The company’s operating margins expanded significantly by 850 basis points to reach 23.01%. Expansion in the Northeast On February 20, 2026, the company's subsidiary, Star Cement North East Limited, successfully commenced commercial production at its new 2.0 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) grinding unit in Cachar, Assam. This facility is a key component of the company’s plan to strengthen its dominant position in the North Eastern region and increase its total cement capacity toward the 10 MTPA mark. Stock Performance and Promoter Activity Despite the strong financial results, the stock hit a 52-week low of ₹199.00 on March 4, 2026, amid broader sector volatility. In terms of ownership, the promoter group has slightly increased its stake, which stood at 58.11% as of mid-February. Additionally, the Board recently approved the reclassification of 29 members of the "Chamaria Group" (holding approximately 6% of shares) from the 'Promoter' category to the 'Public' category. Future Outlook and Capex The company is moving forward with a major ₹4,800 crore expansion plan to enter the North Indian market, aiming to add 9 million tonnes of capacity over the next few years. For the current fiscal year (FY26), the estimated capital expenditure is approximately ₹720 crore, with the Silchar unit now operational and further greenfield projects planned for Bihar and Rajasthan.