Archive · 19 Jul 2026
JK Cement Q1 Profit Dips 15.3%
JK Cement recently shared its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
The company made less profit than last year, with a decrease of 15.3% to ₹274.62 crore.
However, their revenue increased by 20.25% to ₹4,031.72 crore.
This means they sold more products but had higher costs.
Additionally, the company is involved in legal disputes with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), facing penalties totaling ₹137.82 crore.
JK Cement believes they have strong legal arguments and has not set aside money for these penalties.
Overall, while their profits decreased, their sales grew, and they are handling legal challenges.
JK Cement's Q1 2026 net profit decreased by 15.3% to ₹274.62 crore.
Revenue from operations increased by 20.25% to ₹4,031.72 crore.
Total income rose to ₹4,070.97 crore, up from ₹3,408.97 crore last year.
Total expenses increased to ₹3,664.82 crore from ₹2,919.83 crore.
Company faces CCI penalties totaling ₹137.82 crore but has not provisioned for them.
- Who
- JK Cement Ltd.
- What
- Announced Q1 financial results and ongoing CCI litigation.
- When
- 19 July 2026
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To report financial performance and legal status.
Financial Performance
Legal Challenges
Profit Decline
Financial Performance
Net profit decreased by 15.3% to ₹274.62 crore.
Legal Challenges
Revenue increased by 20.25% to ₹4,031.72 crore.
Legal Issues
Financial Performance
Company faces penalties from CCI totaling ₹137.82 crore.
Legal Challenges
JK Cement has not provisioned for these penalties, believing in a strong legal case.
- Net Profit (Q1 2026)
- ₹274.62 crore
- Revenue (Q1 2026)
- ₹4,031.72 crore
- EPS (Q1 2026)
- ₹35.91
- CCI Penalty 1
- ₹128.54 crore (2016)
- CCI Penalty 2
- ₹9.28 crore (2017)