NUVOCO Vistas Sales Volume Grew by 16% YoY for Q3 FY25
27 Jan 2025
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CW Team
Nuvoco Vistas Corp, a leading building materials company in India, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. With 25 MMTPA of combined installed capacity, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. is the 5th largest cement group in India and amongst the leading cement players in East India. The company is on track to achieve 31 MMTPA cement capacity1 by Q3 FY27 after emerging as the Successful Resolution Applicant for Vadraj Cement (VCL). A Letter of Intent has already been issued. The VCL facility comprises of 3.5 MMTPA clinker unit in Kutch and a 6 MMTPA grinding unit in Surat and reflects the company鈥檚 drive for growth and diversification.
The company's consolidated cement sales volume registered a strong growth of 16% YoY to 4.7 MMT in Q3 FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 24.09 billion during the same period. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 2.58 billion.
The cement industry has witnessed a recovery following a challenging first half of FY25. After facing subdued demand, the industry is showing signs of improvement, supported by favourable market dynamics. In response, the Company undertook several initiatives to drive strong volume growth during the quarter. While cement prices remained muted for majority part of the quarter, they recovered toward the end. Meanwhile, the Company has continued to focus on operational excellence. The company has achieved the lowest blended fuel cost in the last 13 quarters, at Rs. 1.45 per Mcal. Nuvoco's power & fuel cost continues to be amongst the lowest in the industry.
In the RMX business, 鈥淐oncreto Uno Concrete鈥�, launched during the year, is seeing volume traction across regions. The MBM business introduced 鈥淭ile Adhesive T5鈥�, 鈥淭ile Glitter鈥� and 鈥淭ile Bonder鈥� under the brand ZERO M to strengthen the product portfolio. The company continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability with lowest carbon emissions in the industry, with 457 kg CO2 per ton2 of cementitious materials.
Commenting on the company鈥檚 performance, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., stated, 鈥淭he Company proactively seized demand opportunities to bolster its position in the market and delivered strong volume growth during the quarter. Price increases in the recent period continue to reflect a positive trend, while sustained improvements in demand should support prices as well. Strategic priorities for the company remain centered on driving premiumisation, optimising geo- mix, enhancing fuel mix efficiency, strengthening brand presence, and maintaining cost excellence. The company is confident in its expansion strategy and ability to execute on growth plans pertaining to Vadraj Cement, which will diversify its market footprints in the Western India, thereby supporting long-term growth ambitions and further consolidating its position as the 5th largest player in India.鈥�
Nuvoco Vistas Corp, a leading building materials company in India, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. With 25 MMTPA of combined installed capacity, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. is the 5th largest cement group in India and amongst the leading cement players in East India. The company is on track to achieve 31 MMTPA cement capacity1 by Q3 FY27 after emerging as the Successful Resolution Applicant for Vadraj Cement (VCL). A Letter of Intent has already been issued. The VCL facility comprises of 3.5 MMTPA clinker unit in Kutch and a 6 MMTPA grinding unit in Surat and reflects the company鈥檚 drive for growth and diversification.
The company's consolidated cement sales volume registered a strong growth of 16% YoY to 4.7 MMT in Q3 FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 24.09 billion during the same period. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 2.58 billion.
The cement industry has witnessed a recovery following a challenging first half of FY25. After facing subdued demand, the industry is showing signs of improvement, supported by favourable market dynamics. In response, the Company undertook several initiatives to drive strong volume growth during the quarter. While cement prices remained muted for majority part of the quarter, they recovered toward the end. Meanwhile, the Company has continued to focus on operational excellence. The company has achieved the lowest blended fuel cost in the last 13 quarters, at Rs. 1.45 per Mcal. Nuvoco's power & fuel cost continues to be amongst the lowest in the industry.
In the RMX business, 鈥淐oncreto Uno Concrete鈥�, launched during the year, is seeing volume traction across regions. The MBM business introduced 鈥淭ile Adhesive T5鈥�, 鈥淭ile Glitter鈥� and 鈥淭ile Bonder鈥� under the brand ZERO M to strengthen the product portfolio. The company continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability with lowest carbon emissions in the industry, with 457 kg CO2 per ton2 of cementitious materials.
Commenting on the company鈥檚 performance, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., stated, 鈥淭he Company proactively seized demand opportunities to bolster its position in the market and delivered strong volume growth during the quarter. Price increases in the recent period continue to reflect a positive trend, while sustained improvements in demand should support prices as well. Strategic priorities for the company remain centered on driving premiumisation, optimising geo- mix, enhancing fuel mix efficiency, strengthening brand presence, and maintaining cost excellence. The company is confident in its expansion strategy and ability to execute on growth plans pertaining to Vadraj Cement, which will diversify its market footprints in the Western India, thereby supporting long-term growth ambitions and further consolidating its position as the 5th largest player in India.鈥�
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