STARCEMENT - Star Cement
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Star Cement has initiated the 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign, a second 100-day outreach program directed by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA). The campaign aims to help shareholders reclaim unpaid dividends and update essential KYC details, bank mandates, and contact information. This proactive measure is designed to prevent the mandatory transfer of shares and unclaimed dividend amounts to the IEPF. Shareholders holding shares in both physical and demat forms are encouraged to complete their documentation to ensure seamless dividend credits in the future.
- Initiation of the 'Saksham Niveshak' second 100-day campaign following IEPFA directions dated March 27, 2026.
- Focus on reaching shareholders with unclaimed dividends and outdated KYC, bank mandates, or contact details.
- Aims to prevent the mandatory transfer of shares and dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
- Shareholders can download KYC forms from the company website or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd.
Star Cement North East Limited, a subsidiary of Star Cement, has acquired 100% shareholding in Jaitaran Renewable Power Private Limited (JRPPL). The acquisition was completed for a nominal cash consideration of Rs 20,000, making JRPPL a step-down subsidiary. JRPPL is a newly incorporated entity (March 2026) focused on the energy and power sector with no prior turnover. This move is part of Star Cement's strategy to diversify into renewable energy verticals.
- Acquisition of 100% stake in Jaitaran Renewable Power Private Limited for Rs 20,000.
- Target entity is a newly incorporated firm (March 11, 2026) with zero turnover as of 2025.
- Strategic diversification into the renewable energy and power sector.
- The transaction is not a related party transaction and was completed on April 23, 2026.
Star Cement's subsidiary, Ri Pnar Cement Private Limited, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Nitesh Minerals Private Limited for Rs 17.19 crore. The acquisition is aimed at securing a steady supply of limestone, as Nitesh Minerals holds a mining lease. Nitesh Minerals recorded a turnover of Rs 157.22 lakhs in 2025 and Rs 287.07 lakhs in 2024. This strategic move is expected to provide logistical benefits and strengthen the company's backward integration in the cement business.
- Acquisition of 100% stake in Nitesh Minerals Private Limited for Rs 17.19 crore cash consideration.
- Strategic move to secure limestone mining leases for uninterrupted raw material supply.
- Target company turnover was Rs 157.22 lakhs in 2025, compared to Rs 287.07 lakhs in 2024.
- Nitesh Minerals will become a step-down subsidiary of Star Cement Limited.
Star Cement Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This routine regulatory measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the upcoming Q4 and full-year financial results ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the audited financial results are approved by the Board and filed with the exchanges. The specific date for the Board meeting to discuss these results will be announced at a later time.
- Trading window closure effective from April 1, 2026.
- Applies to Audited Financial Results for the 4th quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
- Restriction covers all Directors, Officers, and Designated Persons of the company.
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the results are filed with NSE and BSE.
Star Cement Limited has been assigned an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating of 70 by CFC Finlease Private Limited, a SEBI-registered provider. This rating is based on the company's performance across sustainability and governance parameters for the financial year ended 2025. Notably, the rating was assigned voluntarily based on publicly available data, as the company did not formally engage the agency for this assessment. This score provides a benchmark for institutional investors who increasingly use ESG metrics to evaluate long-term risk and sustainability.
- Assigned an ESG rating of 70 by SEBI-registered CFC Finlease Private Limited
- Rating is based on publicly disclosed information for the financial year ended 2025
- The assessment was voluntary and independent, not commissioned by Star Cement
- Reflects the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters
Star Cement Limited's subsidiary, Star Cement North East Limited, has successfully commenced commercial production at its new grinding unit in Cachar, Assam, as of February 20, 2026. The new facility adds a substantial 2.0 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) to the company's existing production capacity. This expansion is strategically located to serve the high-demand Northeast Indian market. The operationalization of this unit is expected to drive volume growth and enhance the company's regional market share in the near term.
- Commencement of commercial production at a new 2.0 MTPA grinding unit in Cachar, Assam.
- The project was executed through the subsidiary company, Star Cement North East Limited.
- Operations officially began on February 20, 2026, following successful setup.
- The expansion significantly boosts the company's total cement grinding capacity in its core Northeast market.
Star Cement Limited has appointed Mr. Sunil Aggarwal as the Chief Strategy & Finance Officer (CSFO) of its subsidiary, Star Cement North East Limited (SCNEL), effective February 16, 2026. Mr. Aggarwal is a Chartered Accountant and MBA with over 30 years of extensive experience across finance, strategy, and business operations. His background includes leadership roles in the building materials and FMCG sectors, which is expected to bolster the subsidiary's strategic initiatives. This appointment reflects the company's focus on strengthening the leadership team within its core North East operations.
- Mr. Sunil Aggarwal appointed as Chief Strategy & Finance Officer (CSFO) of subsidiary SCNEL effective Feb 16, 2026
- Brings over 3 decades (30+ years) of cross-functional experience in Finance, Sales, and Strategy
- Educational credentials include Chartered Accountancy and an MBA in Strategy from MDI Gurgaon
- Experience spans diverse industries including Building Materials, FMCG, Media, and Automobiles
Star Cement reported a robust performance for Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 22.4% YoY to ₹880 crores. The company's EBITDA per ton saw a significant jump to ₹1,600 compared to ₹1,000 in the previous year, driven by improved realizations in the Northeast market. Net profit surged to ₹74 crores from ₹9 crores YoY, despite a 28% drop in subsidy income. Management confirmed the commissioning of the Silchar plant in February 2026, which is expected to bolster future volumes and subsidy benefits.
- Revenue increased to ₹880 crores from ₹719 crores YoY, while PAT surged to ₹74 crores from ₹9 crores.
- EBITDA per ton improved significantly to ₹1,600 from ₹1,000 in the same quarter last year.
- Total cement sales volume grew to 12.31 lakh tons, with Northeast sales accounting for 9.36 lakh tons.
- Silchar plant commissioning is scheduled for February 2026, with subsidy benefits expected to kick in after 7-8 months.
- Incentive income dropped 28% YoY to ₹33 crores following the GST rate reduction from 28% to 18%.
Star Cement Limited has officially released the audio recording of its investor conference call held on February 9, 2026. The call focused on the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial performance for the third quarter and the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. This disclosure is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. The recording provides direct access to management's commentary regarding operational performance and the business outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.
- Audio recording of the Q3 and 9M FY26 earnings call is now publicly available.
- The conference call was conducted on February 9, 2026, following the results announcement.
- Compliance filing made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- The recording link is hosted on the official Star Cement website for investor access.
Star Cement has declared a second interim dividend of 100% (Re. 1 per equity share) for FY 2025-26, with the record date set for February 12, 2026. The company also approved the reclassification of 29 members of the Chamaria Group, holding a 6.052% stake, from the Promoter to the Public category. Financially, the company recognized an exceptional item of ₹552.03 lakhs due to the implementation of new Labour Codes. The dividend is expected to be paid to eligible shareholders by March 8, 2026.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of Re. 1 per share (100% of face value) for FY 2025-26
- Fixed February 12, 2026, as the Record Date for dividend eligibility
- Approved reclassification of 29 Chamaria Group members (6.052% stake) to Public Category
- Recognized an exceptional expense of ₹552.03 lakhs related to new Labour Code regulations
- Dividend payment to be completed within 30 days of declaration, by March 8, 2026
Star Cement has declared a second interim dividend of 100% (Re. 1 per share) for FY 2025-26, with the record date set for February 12, 2026. The company also approved the reclassification of 29 members of the Chamaria Group, who hold a combined 6.052% stake, from the 'Promoter' to the 'Public' category. Financially, the company recognized a one-time exceptional expense of ₹552.03 lakhs due to the impact of new Labour Codes. The board has also approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Declared 2nd Interim Dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (100% of face value) for FY 2025-26.
- Fixed February 12, 2026, as the Record Date for determining dividend eligibility.
- Approved reclassification of 29 Chamaria Group members holding 2,44,60,037 shares (6.052%) to Public category.
- Recognized an exceptional item of ₹552.03 lakhs related to the implementation of four new Labour Codes.
- Dividend payment to be completed on or before March 8, 2026.
Star Cement has declared a second interim dividend of ₹1 per share (100% of face value) for FY 2025-26. The Board has fixed February 12, 2026, as the record date, with payments to be completed by March 8, 2026. Additionally, the company approved the reclassification of 29 members of the Chamaria Group, who hold a combined 6.052% stake, from the Promoter to the Public category. The financial results also reflect an exceptional expense of ₹552.03 lakhs due to the implementation of new Labour Codes.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of ₹1 per equity share (100% of face value).
- Record date for dividend eligibility fixed as February 12, 2026.
- Approved reclassification of 29 Chamaria Group members holding 2,44,60,037 shares (6.052%) to Public category.
- Recognized an exceptional item of ₹552.03 lakhs related to the impact of new Labour Codes.
- Dividend payment to be completed within 30 days, on or before March 8, 2026.
Star Cement has declared a second interim dividend of ₹1 per equity share (100% of face value) for the financial year 2025-26. The company fixed February 12, 2026, as the record date for determining eligible shareholders, with payments to be completed by March 8, 2026. Alongside financial results, the board approved the reclassification of 29 members of the Chamaria Group, holding a 6.052% stake, from 'Promoter' to 'Public' category. Additionally, the company recognized an exceptional cost of ₹552.03 lakhs related to the implementation of new Labour Codes.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of ₹1 per share (100% of face value Re. 1).
- Record date for dividend eligibility set for February 12, 2026.
- Approved reclassification of 29 Chamaria Group members (6.05% stake) to Public category.
- Recognized an exceptional item of ₹552.03 lakhs due to new Labour Code regulations.
- Dividend payment to be completed on or before March 8, 2026.
Star Cement Limited has announced its earnings conference call for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, to be held on February 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The call will feature senior management, including Deputy Managing Director Mr. Tushar Bhajanka and CFO Mr. Manoj Agarwal. This interaction follows the release of the company's unaudited financial results and is hosted by PhillipCapital (India) Private Limited. Investors can participate via DiamondPass or standard dial-in numbers provided for domestic and international regions.
- Conference call scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 16:00 IST to discuss Q3 and 9MFY26 results.
- Senior management representation includes Deputy Managing Director Tushar Bhajanka and CFO Manoj Agarwal.
- The call is organized by PhillipCapital (India) Private Limited.
- International dial-in access available for USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong investors.
Star Cement Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., covers the quarter ended December 31, 2025. It confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization were processed, mutilated, and cancelled within the stipulated time. This is a standard procedural filing required by all listed companies in India to ensure the integrity of shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Issued by Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd.
- Confirms that security certificates received for dematerialization were processed and cancelled.
- Confirms that the names of the depositories have been substituted in the register of members.
- Standard regulatory filing with no impact on business operations or financials.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 8.06% YoY to INR 3,173.96 Cr in FY25. AAC block segment is expected to contribute INR 50-60 Cr annually, up from current minimal levels of INR 13-14 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
71% of sales volume is concentrated in North-East India, with the remaining 29% coming from Eastern India markets.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated PAT margin moderated to 5.3% in FY25 from 10.1% in FY24. Q2 FY26 showed recovery with highest-ever EBITDA, PBT, and PAT for a second quarter.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin was 18.56% (INR 589.21 Cr) in FY25, a slight 1.1% YoY increase. EBITDA per ton moderated to INR 1,223 in FY25 from INR 1,281 in FY24.
Capital Expenditure
The company is undergoing a sizeable expansion of approximately INR 3,000 Cr to increase cement capacity and market reach.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL Stable rating maintained. The company has a robust financial profile with a low adjusted debt/networth ratio of 0.05x and high interest coverage of 46.7x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Coal (80% sourced via FSA), Clinker (100 KT sold in Q2 FY26), and Fly Ash (used for AAC blocks).
Import Sources
Sourced primarily from North-East India (locational advantage) and Nagaland (coal).
Key Suppliers
80% of coal is procured through Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA) with government-linked entities; Nagaland local sources provide the balance.
Capacity Expansion
AAC plant capacity is 16,000 CBN (ramped to 18,900 CBN/month at 60% utilization). Cement expansion of INR 3,000 Cr is ongoing to scale beyond current regional limits.
Raw Material Costs
Fuel cost decreased to INR 1.25 per kcal in Q2 FY26 from INR 1.35 per kcal in the previous quarter, a 7.4% reduction.
Manufacturing Efficiency
AAC plant achieved 60% capacity utilization during the off-season; WHRS 12 MW ramp-up is expected to boost margins.
Logistics & Distribution
Average lead distance for distribution is 230 km, reflecting a localized regional focus.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a INR 3,000 Cr capacity expansion, ramping up the AAC block business to INR 60 Cr revenue, and increasing the premium cement sales ratio which improved to 13.1% in Q2 FY26.
Products & Services
PPC Cement, Premium Cement, AAC Blocks, and Clinker.
Brand Portfolio
Star Cement.
New Products/Services
AAC Blocks (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) launched recently, expected to contribute 12-15% EBITDA margins.
Market Expansion
Diversifying into Eastern India to reduce the 71% volume concentration in the North-East.
Market Share & Ranking
Market leader in the North-East region of India.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward sustainability (WHRS) and consolidation; GST reduction to 18% is a major tailwind for the cement sector.
Competitive Landscape
Facing competition from pan-India players entering the North-East and fragmented small-scale operators.
Competitive Moat
Durable moat through a dominant dealer network in the North-East and locational advantages for raw material procurement that competitors from outside the region cannot easily replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government infrastructure spending and fiscal policies; GST rate cuts directly impact demand timing.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward premium cement products and sustainable building materials like AAC blocks.
Geopolitical Risks
Regional stability in the North-East and Nagaland coal supply routes are critical.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with Section 186 (loans/investments) and Section 148 (cost audit) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Environmental Compliance
ESG goals include increasing women in the workforce to 11% by 2026 and 12% by 2027; 12 MW WHRS installed for carbon footprint reduction.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax for FY25 was INR 59.86 Cr. Benefit from SGST incentives supports regional profitability.
Legal Contingencies
Auditors reported no fraud under Section 143(12); no material departures from accounting standards reported.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Subdued cement realizations across the industry and potential delays in the INR 3,000 Cr capex ramp-up.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High risk with 71% of sales volume coming from a single region (North-East).
Third Party Dependencies
80% dependency on FSA for coal supply; vulnerability to changes in coal allocation policies.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk; company is proactive with WHRS and AAC block technology adoption.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Strong receivables quality and robust debt protection metrics (Interest coverage 46.7x).