JK Lakshmi Cement Limited (JKLC) announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on February 3, 2026, approved the unaudited financial results for the period. The company reported standalone financials showing a sales volume of 32.81 lakh tonnes for the quarter, with net sales at ₹1588.40 crore. PBIDT stood at ₹235.13 crore, PBT at ₹75.98 crore, and PAT at ₹58.12 crore. The Net Debt to EBIDTA ratio was 1.29 times, and Net Debt to Equity was 0.36 times. Significant updates include the effectiveness of the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation & Arrangement from July 31, 2025, which amalgamated three subsidiary companies into JKLC. The costs related to this scheme, aggregating ₹35.44 crore, were provided for in FY 2024-25. The company is undertaking a major capacity expansion project, involving an additional clinker line of 2.3 million tonnes per annum and four cement grinding units aggregating 4.6 million tonnes per annum at Durg, Chhattisgarh. Additionally, three split location grinding units with an aggregate capacity of 3.4 million tonnes per annum are planned at Prayagraj, Madhubani, and Patratu. This project is estimated to cost ₹3000 crore, to be funded through ₹2100 crore in term loans from banks and the balance through internal accruals. The entire project is expected to be completed by March 2028. Furthermore, JKLC is investing ₹325 crore to set up a Railway Siding at its Durg Cement Plant, with the first phase already completed. The company is also enhancing its TSR from 4% to 16% at its Sirohi Cement Plant as part of its green initiatives. The outlook for India's cement sector for FY 2025-26 is positive, with a projected volume growth of 6% driven by infrastructure and housing demand. The company aims to reach a cement capacity of 30 million tonnes by 2030.
