The company posted 39 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 456 crore in June quarter on the back of higher realisation.
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Profitability below Street estimates because of subdued realizations
The stock up 3.5% to Rs 1,485 on BSE, after the cement manufacturer said that its board approved Rs 30 billion expansion plan.
Shares of cement companies were under pressure falling by up to 8% on the BSE in intra-day trade after the ACC reported lower than expected operating performance for the quarter ended September 2018.
ACC became subsidiary of Ambuja, after the merger of the latter with Holcim (India)
The scrip has reached a high and low of Rs 1,567.25 and Rs 1,511 during the day
The company's consolidated net sales grew about 7.8% to Rs 3,108
Total revenue from operations grew 9% to Rs 3,631 cr
UltraTech had reported a two per cent decline in volumes in the third quarter of 2016-17
ACC's volumes & financial numbers bore the brunt of demonetisation, Ultratech was largely unscathed
Cement major's consolidated net sales also dipped 6.1% to Rs 2,672 cr against Rs 2,846 cr a year ago
The demonetisation move by the government took a toll on the demand for cement
Declining volumes, cost overruns impact Sept quarter performance
The sales declined 10% amid poor pricing scenario; stocks dip 4%
The stock dipped 4% to Rs 1,542 on BSE in intra-day after posted 29% fall in consolidated net profit in Q3CY16.
Shares slip 0.32% as performance slightly lower than estimates
Lower realisations dented company's profits despite 9% rise in cement sales
Despite weak realisation, company posts strong volume growth and operating performance