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<ul><li>UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)</li><li>In Q4FY25, UTCEM delivered robust 17% volume growth (aided by Kesoram and India Cements consolidation)</li><li>Unit EBITDA expanded INR 223/MT QoQ to INR 1,126/MT on input cost reduction and op-lev gains, which more than offset the impact of poor performance of Kesoram and India Cements</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.

UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)In Q4FY25, UTCEM delivered robust 17% volume growth (aided by Kesoram and India Cements consolidation)Unit EBITDA expanded INR 223/MT QoQ to INR 1,126/MT on input cost reduction and op-lev gains, which more than offset the impact of poor performance of Kesoram and India CementsContent 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.

HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company,...

HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

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<ul><li>Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in high single digits, and the momentum is expected to continue in Q4, driven by enhanced government capital expenditure and a rebound in construction activities post-monsoon.</li><li>The overall performance for the first nine months of FY25 remained subdued, with demand growth around 3-4% YoY.</li><li>Cement demand in India has shown resilience, particularly in Q4FY25, following a strong December 2024. </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.

Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in high single digits, and the momentum is expected to continue in Q4, driven by enhanced government capital expenditure and a rebound in construction activities post-monsoon.The overall performance for the first nine months of FY25 remained subdued, with demand growth around 3-4% YoY.Cement demand in India has shown resilience, particularly in Q4FY25, following a strong December 2024. 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.

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<li>UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. </li>
<li>With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. </li>
<li>However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.</li>
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UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. 
With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. 
However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.


What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ultratech-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:181:1" rel="noopener">Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN)</a> saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ambuja-cements-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14745:1" rel="noopener">Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN)</a> is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jk-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9744:1" rel="noopener">JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)</a>’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.</li>
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Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN) saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  

Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN) is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  

JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.


Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

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UltraTech Cement Limited is an Indian multinational cement company that manufactures, markets, and distributes building materials. It is India's largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC), and white cement, offering a wide range of products including Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, and various building solutions. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1983.

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UltraTech Cement (UTCEM IN)

HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company,...

UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)

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HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)

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Q4FY25 Earnings Preview - CEMENT

Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in...

Axis Direct

What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

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HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company,...

UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)

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HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, TVS Motor, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company

UltraTech Cement: We maintain BUY on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,600 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)

HDFC Securities

Q4FY25 Earnings Preview - CEMENT

Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in...

Axis Direct

What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

​UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...