ACC quarterly profit drops 66 percent as costs rise
ACC reported a 66 percent profit drop to 2.49 billion rupees as rising costs offset sales growth. Revenue rose 17.6 percent as margins fell to 8.8 percent.
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ACC LTD profit fell 66.2% to 2.49 billion rupees in the fourth quarter as rising input costs squeezed margins. Revenue rose 17.6% to 70.54 billion rupees in India, supported by an 8% increase in cement sales volumes. Investors face a prolonged margin recovery as fuel volatility and rupee depreciation impact earnings through mid-2027.
### Cost Pressures Erase Volume Gains ACC LTD reported total expenses rose 22.1% to 67.44 billion rupees during the quarter. Operating EBITDA margin fell to 8.8% from 13.6% in the previous year.
