Archive · 5 Jun 2025
JK Lakshmi Cement Sees Steady Demand, No Near-Term Price Hikes
JK Lakshmi Cement doesn't plan to raise prices soon, expecting demand to stay strong despite the early monsoon.
They aim for growth in line with, or slightly ahead of, the industry, with plans to increase their premium product sales.
The company is working to improve efficiency, including using more renewable energy and non-fossil fuels, which should increase profits.
They are expanding their capacity in Gujarat and have reported a profit increase for the quarter.
The company has a market cap of ₹9,468 crore and their share price has risen by about 2% over the past year.
JK Lakshmi Cement anticipates no near-term price hikes.
The cement industry is expected to grow by 6-7% in FY26.
JK Lakshmi aims to increase its premium product segment from 25% to 30% in 18-24 months.
The company plans to increase renewable energy share to 53% by FY26 and non-fossil fuel usage to 15% by the end of the year.
JK Lakshmi reported a net profit of ₹184 crore for the quarter ended March 2025.
- Who
- JK Lakshmi Cement, represented by President and Director Arun Shukla.
- What
- JK Lakshmi Cement anticipates steady demand and no near-term price hikes, and plans for expansion.
- When
- The company provided an update for the quarter ended March 2025, and anticipates growth in FY26.
- Where
- The company is expanding in Gujarat.
- Why
- JK Lakshmi Cement expects to boost EBITDA through internal efforts.
- Net Profit (March 2025 Quarter)
- ₹184 crore
- Profit Increase (vs. same quarter last year)
- 17%
- Market Capitalisation
- ₹9,468 crore
- Share Price Increase (past year)
- Around 2%
- Planned Capacity Expansion
- 18 million tonnes
- Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
- 1.51
- Net Debt
- ₹1,300 crore