JK Cement profit rises as paints expansion wins approval
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- JKCEMENT close
- ₹4,898
- On the day
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- 52-week high
- ₹6,471
- 52-week low
- ₹4,672
JK Cement reported a 6.31% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹169.3 cr for Q2 FY27, compared with ₹159.25 cr in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from operations increased 23.65% to ₹3,733.42 cr from ₹3,019.20 cr, while total income rose 22.84% to ₹3,771.29 cr. The board also approved a capacity expansion for the paints business, adding a non-cement growth initiative to the quarterly results. 🎨
Revenue ₹3,733 cr and higher cement volumes supported the performance despite cost pressure. Grey cement sales volume increased 21% to 5.37 million tonnes, while white cement volume rose 13% to 0.49 million tonnes. Total expenses grew 24.34% to ₹3,515.71 cr, faster than revenue, making cost control and operating margins important measures for the next update. The company described the quarter as one of robust volume growth and higher profitability despite cost pressures.
Key points:
• Consolidated net profit rose 6.31% year-on-year to ₹169.3 cr.
• Revenue from operations grew 23.65% to ₹3,733.42 cr.
• Grey cement volumes increased 21% and white cement volumes rose 13%.
• The board approved paints capacity expansion, but the available report did not specify capacity, investment or commissioning timelines.
The paints approval broadens the expansion pipeline beyond cement. Its market significance will depend on the project’s scale, capital expenditure, execution schedule and eventual contribution to revenue. For the cement sector, the results show how volume growth can support profitability even as expenses rise. 🏗️
OI Charts data showed the stock closed at ₹4,898 on 27 Oct 2026, down 0.76% for the session, with volume of 35,814. The stock was nearly unchanged over five sessions and down 3.7% over 20 sessions. It remained within its 52-week range of ₹4,672, recorded on 12 Jun 2026, to ₹6,471, recorded on 28 Oct 2025.
The next points to watch are the detailed investor presentation, the paints expansion terms, operating margins, and subsequent project updates. These disclosures will clarify whether the approval represents an immediate capital commitment or an early-stage expansion plan.
Source: BW Businessworld, 27 Oct 2026
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.