Expenses remain lower at Rs 13.39 billion as against Rs 14.26 billion in the said period
With adverse industry conditions in South India, which is the stronghold for the company, affecting its margins and profitability for a few quarters now, India Cements managed to cut the fixed cost by cutting overheads, shutting down some of the divisions and changing policies. The company has seen one of the challenging quarters during October to December, 2017, with net profit declining 36 per cent sequentially. India Cements has registered a net profit of Rs 152.4 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2017, a 35.6 per cent decline compared to the Rs 236.7 million during the previous quarter ended September 30, 2017. The net profit it had during the quarter ended December, 2016, was a higher Rs 353.4 million. However, the company said that this is not comparable considering that the company has amalgamated two of its subsidiaries - Trinetra Cement and Trishul Concrete Products, into itself in April, last year.The company was able to contain the loss by controlling the fixed .
India Cements has registered a net profit of Rs 152.4 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2017, a 35.6 per cent decline compared to the Rs 236.7 million during the previous quarter ended September 30, 2017. The net profit it had during the quarter ended December, 2016, was a higher Rs 353.4 million. However, the company said that this is not comparable considering that the company has amalgamated two of its subsidiaries - Trinetra Cement and Trishul Concrete Products, into itself in April, last year.The total income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 stood at Rs 12.16 billion. The total income was Rs 12.70 during the same period of previous fiscal year, though these figures are not comparable. "This was the worst quarter for us," said N Srinivasan, vice chairman and managing director of India Cements. The performance was primarily affected because of the lower demand in its stronghold, which is the Tamil Nadu and Kerala market. The Anthra Pradesh market was also not as .
The firm had reported a net profit of Rs 62.41 cr in the July-Sept quarter a year ago
Company's total income rose to Rs 1,466.75 crore during the first quarter
Delhi-based Aggarwals who own shares in subsidiary Trinetra cements have alleged undervaluation
Market expansion, exports and specialty cements are at the heart of the company's repositioning
Rising cement rates and okay to merger of units with parent will lead to better profit growth
The stock hit its 52-week high of Rs 193, up 11%, extending its Wednesday's 9% surge
Company did not feel any impact of demonetisation and demand is expected to increase: MD Srinivasan
Total income from operations stood at Rs 1270.95 crore during the quarter
Competition watchdog had slapped a penalty of Rs 187 cr on the firm, and had taken action against several other cement makers
Company plans to manufacture a range of specialised cements for oil wells and Indian Railways
Its total income from operations grew to Rs 1,314.44 crore during the quarter under review
CCI has asked 11 cement companies and their lobby group CMA to pay a fine of Rs 6,714 crore for alleged cartelisation
Cost reduction, higher capacity utilisation to support the company in better performance
The stock it a fresh 52-week high of Rs 149, rallied 15% in past three trading sessions from Rs 130 on August 22.
Demand, realisations remain muted, but lower fuel costs help company exceed profit estimate
However, total income from operations decreased from Rs 1,225.7 crore in the year-ago period to Rs 1205.72 crore