ACC reports 19% EBITDA margin, cash drops after Orient acquisition

ACC Limited reported consolidated cement volume of 18.4 million tonnes for Q1 FY26, with revenue of ₹10,289 crore and EBITDA margin of 19.1%.

Power and fuel costs increased 8% quarter-on-quarter due to Orient consolidation, higher clinker production, and lower renewable energy mix from planned kiln shutdowns.

Cash and equivalents dropped to ₹2,971 crore from ₹10,125 crore, primarily due to ₹5,906 crore Orient acquisition outflow and ₹1,929 crore capital expenditure.