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<li>Ambuja Cements (ACEM) has raised its FY28 capacity target to 155 million tonnes per annum and secured the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates’ (JAL) cement business. 
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<li>This aggressive scale-up, underpinned by a target cost reduction of INR 550/t and a green power push, is expected to drive EBITDA to INR 15000/t over FY26-28E. 
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<li>ACEM’s integrated strategy of inorganic growth and operational efficiency suggests a strong re-rating potential, justifying a deeper review of core fundamentals. 
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Ambuja Cements (ACEM) has raised its FY28 capacity target to 155 million tonnes per annum and secured the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates’ (JAL) cement business. 

This aggressive scale-up, underpinned by a target cost reduction of INR 550/t and a green power push, is expected to drive EBITDA to INR 15000/t over FY26-28E. 

ACEM’s integrated strategy of inorganic growth and operational efficiency suggests a strong re-rating potential, justifying a deeper review of core fundamentals. 



The Beat Ideas: Ambuja Cements From Consolidation to Cost Leadership - Unpacking the 155 MTPA Plan

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<ul><li>Capacity Addition to Support Volume and Revenue Growth: The company is expanding capacity from 107 MTPA (including 8.5 MTPA from Orient Cement) to 118 MTPA by FY26.</li><li>It now targets 155 MTPA by FY28 (earlier 140 MTPA), supported by incremental expansion and debottlenecking initiatives.</li><li>With current utilization at 65%, there remains meaningful upside potential as demand strengthens. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Capacity Addition to Support Volume and Revenue Growth: The company is expanding capacity from 107 MTPA (including 8.5 MTPA from Orient Cement) to 118 MTPA by FY26.It now targets 155 MTPA by FY28 (earlier 140 MTPA), supported by incremental expansion and debottlenecking initiatives.With current utilization at 65%, there remains meaningful upside potential as demand strengthens. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Ambuja Cements Ltd - Beat Estimates On Lower Cost; Retain BUY

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<li>Despite producing more than 4 billion tonnes annually, the global cement industry continues to trade close to replacement value, suggesting growth expectations remain relatively modest.</li>
<li>India has become the clearest source of incremental demand growth, with cement demand expanding by approximately 6-8% annually and leading producers continuing to add capacity.</li>
<li>Dangote's proposed London listing may become an observable test of whether global investors are willing to pay a premium for African construction growth.</li>
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Despite producing more than 4 billion tonnes annually, the global cement industry continues to trade close to replacement value, suggesting growth expectations remain relatively modest.
India has become the clearest source of incremental demand growth, with cement demand expanding by approximately 6-8% annually and leading producers continuing to add capacity.
Dangote's proposed London listing may become an observable test of whether global investors are willing to pay a premium for African construction growth.


From Benchmark To Growth: What Cement Demand May Be Telling Investors

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<ul><li>Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: CIFC’s Q4FY26 earnings were ahead of our estimates, driven by NIM reflation, strong other income, and uptick in disbursements</li><li>Disbursements growth (+25% YoY) was driven by vehicle (+26% YoY) and new businesses (+58% YoY)</li><li>Asset quality improved sequentially, with reducing delinquencies and credit costs (+1.6%) likely to improve further in FY27</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: CIFC’s Q4FY26 earnings were ahead of our estimates, driven by NIM reflation, strong other income, and uptick in disbursementsDisbursements growth (+25% YoY) was driven by vehicle (+26% YoY) and new businesses (+58% YoY)Asset quality improved sequentially, with reducing delinquencies and credit costs (+1.6%) likely to improve further in FY27Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Ambuja Cements Limited is an Indian cement producing company that manufactures and markets cement, clinker, and related products for domestic and export markets. Its product portfolio includes ordinary portland cement, portland pozzolana cement, and ready-mix concrete. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1983.

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Despite producing over 4 billion tonnes annually, the global cement industry still trades near replacement value. India and Africa may determine...

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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: CIFC’s Q4FY26 earnings were ahead of our estimates, driven by NIM reflation, strong other income, and...

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HSIE Results Daily: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Ambuja Cement...

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The Beat Ideas: Ambuja Cements From Consolidation to Cost Leadership - Unpacking the 155 MTPA Plan

​Ambuja Cements raises capacity target to 155 million tonnes, acquires Jaiprakash Associates' cement business, aims for cost reduction and green...

Nimish Maheshwari

Ambuja Cements Ltd - Beat Estimates On Lower Cost; Retain BUY

Capacity Addition to Support Volume and Revenue Growth: The company is expanding capacity from 107 MTPA (including 8.5 MTPA from Orient Cement) to...

Axis Direct

From Benchmark To Growth: What Cement Demand May Be Telling Investors

Despite producing over 4 billion tonnes annually, the global cement industry still trades near replacement value. India and Africa may determine...

Duncan Chan

HSIE Results Daily: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: CIFC’s Q4FY26 earnings were ahead of our estimates, driven by NIM reflation, strong other income, and...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Ambuja Cement...

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company: CIFC’s Q4FY26 earnings were ahead of our estimates, driven by NIM reflation, strong other income, and...

HDFC Securities

Ambuja Cements raises capacity target to 155 million tonnes, acquires Jaiprakash Associates' cement business, aims for cost reduction and green...