Q3 2026 Shree Cement Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) has successfully narrowed the price gap with competitors like UltraTech from ₹30 to ₹15 per bag, indicating improved pricing strategy.
- The company plans to increase its RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete) plants from 19 to 45 by September 2026, which is expected to enhance geographical reach and logistical cost optimization.
- Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) has a strong focus on renewable energy, with 61% of its energy portfolio being renewable, which is expected to reduce energy costs further.
- The company has maintained a disciplined approach to pricing, which has resulted in higher realizations and improved profitability.
- Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) is debt-free with a strong cash position of ₹6,000 crore, providing financial flexibility for future growth and expansion.
- The company's volume growth has lagged behind the industry due to its focus on pricing over volume, resulting in lower capacity utilization rates.
- There is uncertainty regarding the timeline for achieving the declared capacity target of 80 million tons by 2029, as it depends on future demand scenarios.
- The company has faced challenges in maintaining market share due to its strict rebate and discount policies, which initially led to dealer dissatisfaction.
- Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) reported a decline in blended realizations, which was higher than what peers have reported, raising concerns about pricing strategy effectiveness.
- Employee costs have increased due to provisions for back liabilities under the new labor code, impacting overall profitability.
Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to Shre Cement Limited Q3 FY26 earnings call hosted by ICICI Securities Limited. As a reminder, all participant lines will be in the listen-only mode, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes. Should you need assistance during this conference call, please signal an operator by pressing 100 on your touchstone phone. Please note that this conference is being recorded. I now hand the conference over to Mr. Naveen Shahado from ICICI Securities.
Thank you and over to you, Mr. Naveen.
On behalf of IT IT therapy.
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You can go ahead.
Thank you. Good evening everyone. On behalf of ICICI Securities, I welcome you all to the Q3 FY26 earnings call of Shri Cement Limited. Today we have with us Mr. Ashok Bhandari, senior advisor of Shri Cement, Mr. Subhaj Jaju, CFO, Mr. SS Khandelwal, company secretary, and Mr. KK Jain, who's, head
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