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As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
As of 2026-09-18, Ambuja Cements' stock has declined, mirroring a broader trend in the cement sector. Stocks of large cement companies, including Ambuja Cements, ACC, India Cements, and Shree Cement, have fallen more than the benchmark Nifty50 index, which saw a 10% decline so far in 2026. Ambuja Cements and its peers hit their respective 52-week lows.
Based on daily technical indicators as of 2026-09-18, Ambuja Cements is exhibiting a bearish trend. The 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is at ₹398.78, and the 50-day EMA is at ₹412.08, both above the current closing price of ₹388.3. The Supertrend indicator is also showing a bearish direction at ₹404.82.
Ambuja Cements is scheduled to participate in investor and analyst meetings in September 2026. These include the Jefferies India Forum in Gurugram on September 17, 2026, the JP Morgan India Conference in Mumbai on September 21, 2026, and the Anand Rathi G-200 Summit 2026 in Mumbai on September 22, 2026. Discussions will be based on publicly available information. Additionally, a meeting for the Scheme of Amalgamation with ACC Limited is scheduled for September 29, 2026, via Video Conferencing.
As of 2026-09-18, key technical levels for Ambuja Cements include immediate resistance around ₹389.12 and ₹391.93. Support levels are identified near ₹386.18, ₹383.37, and ₹380.43.
As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
Recent drawdown or price variability is materially high and may lead to larger short-term outcomes.
Primary driver: Price remains materially below a previous peak
The session traded across a materially wider price range than usual.
Larger price swings can increase short-term uncertainty, especially if they continue.
Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹9,500 crore | PEAK₹10,915.47 crore | ₹10,276.65 crore | ₹9,174.49 crore | ₹10,289.07 crore |
| Finance Costs | ₹57 crore | ₹20.80 crore | ₹58.85 crore | PEAK₹76.82 crore | ₹67.14 crore |
| Expenses | ₹8,802 crore | PEAK₹10,525.09 crore | ₹9,941.46 crore | ₹8,375.59 crore | ₹9,256.69 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹843 crore | ₹521.76 crore | ₹407.28 crore | ₹833.14 crore | PEAK₹1,328.47 crore |
| Tax Expense | ₹188 crore | -₹1,329.30 crore | ₹45.44 crore | -₹1,464.75 crore | PEAK₹362.97 crore |
| Profit Loss For Period | ₹660 crore | ₹1,857.43 crore | ₹366.97 crore | PEAK₹2,302.28 crore | ₹969.66 crore |
The quarter showed a sequential improvement in pre-tax profit as the decline in expenses exceeded the decline in revenue, lifting the pre-tax margin from its recent low. However, the year-on-year comparison reflects continued pressure on top-line sales and margins. The sharp sequential drop in net profit was driven by the normalization of tax charges after a large credit in the previous quarter, rather than a deterioration in underlying pre-tax performance.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Ambuja Cements.
Ambuja Cements will participate in the JP Morgan India Conference on September 21, 2026, and the Anand Rathi G-200 Summit 2026 on September 22, 2026, both in Mumbai. CFO Rohit Soni and Head of Investor Relations Deepak Balwani will attend these in-person group meetings with various institutional investors.
Ambuja Cements Limited will interact with investors and analysts at the JP Morgan Conference on September 21, 2026, in Mumbai, and at the Anand Rathi Conference on September 22, 2026, in Mumbai, both as in-person 1x1 and group meetings. The discussions will be based solely on publicly available information, with no unpublished price-sensitive information disclosed.
Ambuja Cements Limited announced on September 11, 2026, that it will hold an in-person investor and analyst interaction event on September 17, 2026, in Gurugram as part of the 2026 Jefferies India Forum. The meeting will include both one-on-one and group sessions, with discussions restricted to publicly available information and no disclosure of unpublished price-sensitive data.
Ambuja Cements Limited has scheduled an institutional investor meeting for September 17, 2026, at 09:00 IST in Gurugram as part of the Jefferies India Forum. The in-person group meeting will feature Mr. Rohit Soni (CFO) and Mr. Deepak Balwani (Head - Investor Relations) engaging with various funds and investors hosted by Jefferies.
Ambuja Cements Limited announced on August 28, 2026, that a newspaper advertisement regarding the Equity Shareholders' meeting for the Scheme of Amalgamation with ACC Limited has been published following the National Company Law Tribunal's order dated July 29, 2026. The shareholder meeting is scheduled to be held via Video Conferencing on September 29, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. IST to consider and approve the amalgamation arrangement. Mahalaxmi Rubtech Limited also disclosed on August 28, 2026, that its 35th Annual General Meeting will take place on September 25, 2026, via VC/OAVM, with remote e-voting commencing on September 22, 2026.
Ambuja Cements Limited has published a notice for an equity shareholders' meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026, to approve the Scheme of Amalgamation with Orient Cement Limited following an order from the National Company Law Tribunal dated July 20, 2026. The meeting will be conducted via video conferencing with remote e-voting opening on September 23, 2026, and closing on September 27, 2026, requiring approval by a majority of three-fourths in value of voting shareholders and a simple majority of public shareholder votes. Concurrently, Kalpataru Engineering Limited announced its 45th Annual General Meeting set for September 19, 2026, with a book closure period running from September 14 to September 19, 2026.
Ambuja Cements Limited will convene a shareholders meeting via video conference on September 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM to consider a special resolution for the scheme of amalgamation with ACC Limited. This meeting is held pursuant to an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench, designating Ambuja as the Amalgamated Company and ACC as the Amalgamating Company.
Ambuja Cements Limited will hold a National Company Law Tribunal-convened shareholders meeting on September 28, 2026, via video conference, to vote on a special resolution for the Scheme of Amalgamation of Orient Cement Limited with Ambuja Cements Limited.
Recent market and company developments associated with Ambuja Cements.
So far in 2026, stocks of large cement companies have declined more than the 10% fall in benchmark index Nifty50. Valuations have moderated, but unless fundamentals improve, that’s not enticing enough.
ACC, Ambuja Cements, India Cements and Shree Cement from the cement sector hit their respective 52-week lows.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed investment progress today. He discussed project challenges with leading companies like Ambuja Cements and Adani Power. The Chief Minister directed departments to resolve bottlenecks promptly and effectively. He stressed continuous government and investor engagement for timely project execution. Improved road connectivity to project sites was also emphasized for industrial growth.
At 12:07 PM on Wednesday, the Nifty Cement index was up 1.3 per cent at 15,057.10, compared to a 0.24 per cent decline in the NSE benchmark Nifty 50.
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Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Ambuja Cements
Strategic Vision: Manufactures and markets cement, clinker, and ready-mix concrete.
• Integrated manufacturing and distribution network
• Focus on sustainability and circular economy practices
• Diverse product portfolio including specialized building materials
In the quarter ended 30 June 2026, Ambuja Cements reported revenue of ₹9,500 crore, down from ₹10,915 crore in the preceding March quarter and ₹10,289 crore a year earlier. Reported expenses fell by a larger percentage than revenue during the same period, which helped lift pre-tax profit to ₹843 crore from ₹522 crore. However, net profit dropped to ₹660 crore, well below both the previous quarter and the prior-year period, primarily due to a shift in tax charges following a large tax credit in March.
Revenue from operations decreased by 12.97% sequentially, falling by ₹1,415 crore. In the same period, reported expenses declined by 16.37%, dropping by ₹1,723 crore. Because the reduction in expenses exceeded the reduction in revenue, the expense-to-revenue ratio improved to 92.7% from 96.4% in the March quarter. On a year-over-year basis, revenue fell 7.67% while expenses fell 4.91%, meaning expenses consumed a larger share of revenue compared to the June 2025 quarter, when the ratio stood at 90.0%.
Pre-tax profit increased to ₹843 crore in the June 2026 quarter, up from ₹522 crore in March and ₹407 crore in December 2025. This sequential recovery brought pre-tax margins to 8.9%, compared to 4.8% in the March quarter. The result remains below the 12.9% margin recorded in June 2025. Segment pre-tax profit was reported at ₹848 crore, nearly matching the consolidated figure of ₹843 crore, indicating that unallocated corporate items had a minimal net effect of ₹5 crore on the total.
A significant divergence occurred between pre-tax and net profit due to changes in the tax line. While pre-tax profit rose sequentially, net profit fell 64.47% to ₹660 crore. This decline was driven by the reversal of a large tax credit. In the March quarter, tax expense was recorded as a negative ₹1,329.30 crore, boosting net profit to ₹1,857 crore. In the current quarter, tax expense returned to a positive charge of ₹188 crore, an absolute movement of ₹1,517 crore that offset the gain in pre-tax earnings. Compared to the year-ago period, net profit declined 31.93% (from ₹969.66 crore to ₹660 crore). The effective tax rate in the current quarter was 22.3%, lower than the 27.3% rate applied in June 2025.
Basic earnings per share declined to ₹2.32, down from ₹7.41 in March and ₹3.20 in June 2025. Diluted earnings per share matched the basic figure at ₹2.32. Comprehensive income for the period was ₹661 crore, closely aligning with net profit and indicating that other comprehensive income items had a negligible net impact. Finance costs rose to ₹57 crore from ₹20.80 crore in the prior quarter, representing a 174% increase from a smaller base, though they remained minor at 0.6% of revenue and below the ₹67.14 crore incurred a year earlier. Inter-segment revenue totaled ₹69 crore, up from ₹44 crore a year ago but down from ₹84.17 crore in March, remaining under 1% of total revenue.
Category: Manufacturing
The primary operating unit, which produces clinker and various grades of cement, including Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), for distribution across domestic markets.
Key Products & Services: Ambuja Plus • Ambuja Kawach • Ambuja Compocem
Category: Manufacturing
Provides pre-mixed concrete products customized for urban construction and infrastructure development.
Category: Manufacturing
Offers specialized building materials including Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks and superfine slag and fly-ash materials.
Key Products & Services: Ambuja Cool Walls • Alccofine • Dirk Pozzocrete
Core Thesis: The company integrates a distribution network with logistics operations utilizing captive ports and sea-bulk carriers for efficient material transportation.
• Integrated Business Model: Operates an integrated business model spanning both retail and corporate segments, supplying cement and building solutions to various customer types. • Sustainability and ESG: Core pillars of the operating model include commitments to carbon reduction, resource recovery through circular economy practices, and water stewardship. • Efficient Logistics: Utilizes captive ports and specialized sea-bulk carriers to enable efficient transportation of materials across its distribution network.