Ambuja Cements Q3FY26 Profit Drops 86% – Revenue Up 20%
- reported a profit after tax of ₹366.97 crore for the December quarter of fiscal year 2026, an 86.21% decrease compared to the ₹2,662.97 crore reported in the same...
- The meaningful decline in profit is primarily attributed to a higher base effect stemming from significant tax gains recognized in the october-December quarter of fiscal year 2025.
- Specifically, Ambuja cements recorded a write-back of ₹1,179.71 crore, while ACC recorded ₹516.84 crore,both related to tax adjustments from earlier periods.
Ambuja cements reports 86.21% Profit Decline in Q3 FY26
Ambuja Cements ltd. reported a profit after tax of ₹366.97 crore for the December quarter of fiscal year 2026, an 86.21% decrease compared to the ₹2,662.97 crore reported in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Reasons for the Decline
The meaningful decline in profit is primarily attributed to a higher base effect stemming from significant tax gains recognized in the october-December quarter of fiscal year 2025. In Q3 FY25, Ambuja Cements and it’s subsidiary, ACC, benefited from a favorable high court order that allowed them to reassess prior tax liabilities.
Specifically, Ambuja cements recorded a write-back of ₹1,179.71 crore, while ACC recorded ₹516.84 crore,both related to tax adjustments from earlier periods. Additionally, Ambuja Cements received a cash refund of ₹203.17 crore with an interest of ₹25.60 crore following the court’s decision.
Financial Details
The company’s profit after tax for the October-December quarter of FY25 stood at ₹2,662.97 crore, as detailed in a regulatory filing. The favorable tax adjustments in the prior year created a challenging comparison for the current quarter’s performance.