ACC, a leading cement manufacturer in India, reported a significant drop in net profit for the March quarter of FY26, with a 68.27% decline year-on-year, resulting in a profit of ₹238.25 crore. This downturn was attributed to rising costs, particularly in fuel and packaging, as well as the depreciation of the Indian rupee influenced by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Despite these challenges, ACC's revenue grew by 16.87% to ₹7,146.18 crore, driven by a robust sales volume of 11.9 million tonnes, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year. The company also noted a shift towards premium products, which now constitute 45% of trade sales, up from 41% in the same quarter last year. Operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell 24.45% to ₹627 crore, with the EBITDA margin decreasing to 8.8% from 13.6% in Q4 FY25. Looking ahead, ACC anticipates continued cost pressures in the first half of FY27. The company is also progressing with its amalgamation with Ambuja Cements, pending necessary regulatory approvals, expected to finalize by FY27.