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JSW Cement Q2 profit falls 1.3% to ₹85 crore as margin shrinks; approves ₹1,078 crore expansion
CNBC-TV18 1 hr ago·27 Oct 2026, 5:12 pm
JSW Cement reported a 1.3% decline in net profit to ₹85 crore for the second quarter of FY27, despite a 33.1% rise in revenue to ₹1,912 crore. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 3.8% to ₹278 crore, indicating improved operational leverage. However, the shrinking profit margins suggest rising input costs or pricing pressures in the market.
The company’s board has approved a significant capital expenditure of ₹1,078 crore to expand capacity at its Vijayanagar and Dolvi plants. This move is aimed at strengthening its market position and scaling up production to meet growing demand. For investors, the focus will be on how these expansions impact future profitability and whether the company can sustain its growth trajectory amidst competitive pressures.
Excerpt from CNBC-TV18
Published On Oct 27, 2026 | 22:42 IST Last Updated On Oct 27, 2026 | 22:42 IST Surging revenue and higher core earnings propelled growth, even as margin compression slightly weighed on net profit. To capture rising demand, the maker of building materials sanctioned multi-billion rupee capacity expansions across its…Read the original at CNBC-TV18
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