Birla Corporation Ltd, a leading player in the cement industry, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹294.77 crore for the March quarter of FY26, marking a 15% increase from ₹256.6 crore in the same period last year. The company's revenue from operations saw a marginal rise to ₹2,836.12 crore, up from ₹2,814.91 crore a year ago, driven primarily by a 4% growth in cement sales volume, which reached 5.45 metric tonnes, the highest ever for a quarter. Despite strong demand, the company faced challenges with subdued sales realizations in the cement sector and ongoing issues in its jute division, where revenue fell 2.63% due to jute shortages and rising raw jute prices. Total expenses for the quarter were ₹2,522.18 crore, reflecting a 1% increase. For the entire fiscal year, Birla Corporation's profit surged 88.8% to ₹557.58 crore, with total income rising 5% to ₹9,772.56 crore. The company noted that geopolitical disturbances and seasonal factors would influence the cement market outlook for FY27.