The Ramco Cements Limited

The Ramco Cements Ltd has been recognized at the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit & CII National AI Awards. The company secured the 'Winner – Excellence in Best Industry AI Application' award and was also honored in the 'Most Innovative Category – Excellence in Best AI Solution Showcase'. This recognition underscores Ramco Cements' commitment to leveraging proprietary AI solutions to enhance business intelligence, decision-making, and operational efficiency, thereby creating significant business value through innovation.

The Ramco Cements Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for directors and designated persons, including their immediate relatives. This closure is in effect until November 9th, 2026, and is in preparation for the Board of Directors' meeting scheduled for November 5th, 2026. The meeting will be held to consider the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and six months ended September 30th, 2026. This measure aligns with the company's Code of Conduct and SEBI regulations.

The Ramco Cements Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on November 5, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. Concurrently, the company will observe a trading window closure for its directors and designated persons from October 24, 2026, until November 9, 2026, in compliance with SEBI regulations.

The Ramco Cements Limited has announced the retirement of its Internal Auditor, Mr. P. Sridar, effective October 21, 2026. The company has provided the necessary details as per SEBI regulations in an annexure to the filing. No further information regarding a replacement or the auditor's brief profile has been disclosed.

The Ramco Cements Ltd has announced the completion of de-bottlenecking activities at its Jayanthipuram works in Andhra Pradesh. This expansion has increased the clinkerisation capacity by 1.01 MTPA, from 4.61 MTPA to 5.62 MTPA, and cement grinding capacity by 0.73 MTPA, from 3.65 MTPA to 4.38 MTPA. Following this enhancement, the company's aggregate clinkerisation capacity now stands at 16.95 MTPA and cement grinding capacity at 27.17 MTPA. The investment was for de-bottlenecking, and the capacity addition is already achieved.

The Ramco Cements Ltd announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in company securities. This closure applies to the company's Directors and other designated persons, including their immediate relatives. The trading window will be closed from October 1, 2026, until two trading days after the Board Meeting is held to declare the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ending September 30, 2026. The exact date of the Board Meeting will be intimated in due course. This action is in compliance with the company's Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor, and report trading by designated persons.

The Ramco Cements Limited's construction chemicals brand, "Hard Worker," has received three prestigious honors at the Kyoorius Design Awards 2026. The brand secured the Grand Prix - Grey Elephant in the Design in Action track, along with two Blue Elephant honors for Design in Action and Packaging. These awards recognize the distinctive design thinking and visual language that have defined Hard Worker's identity and packaging since its launch in 2025. The brand's success is attributed to its unique design philosophy, inspired by nature and featuring animal illustrations to communicate product benefits effectively across diverse markets. This recognition coincides with Hard Worker crossing ₹350 crore in sales within its first year.

The Ramco Cements Ltd has received international recognition for its ecological restoration efforts at its Pandalgudi limestone mine in Tamil Nadu. The site has been awarded Advanced Certification by The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS), making it the first in Peninsular India to achieve this. The project, covering over 500 acres, has seen the planting of over 430,000 native trees and shrubs, leading to the return of 72 bird species and 53 butterfly species. The restored mine has also captured an estimated 10,000 tonnes of CO2 and has become an educational site with over 13,000 visitors. This initiative aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and aims to inspire similar efforts in the mining industry.

The Ramco Cements Limited conducted its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 20, 2026, entirely through Video Conferencing (VC). The meeting commenced at 10:00 AM and concluded at 10:43 AM. Key management personnel, including the Chairman, Managing Director, CEO, and CFO, were present. The AGM was attended by 83 members via VC. The company ensured compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI regulations for the VC meeting. The Secretary provided updates on the availability of registers, ESOP scheme compliance, and the e-voting process, which was open from August 17 to August 19, 2026, with an extension until 10:59 AM on the day of the AGM for attendees.

The Ramco Cements Ltd reported standalone un-audited results for Q1 FY27. Cement sales volume grew 12% YoY to 4.48 million tons, and construction chemicals volume increased by 13% to 1.35 lakh tons. Net revenue rose 10% YoY to ₹2,276 crores. However, EBITDA declined 22% YoY to ₹314 crores due to increased fuel and packing material costs, exacerbated by geopolitical disruptions and a 5% drop in realization. A new mineral bearing land tax in Tamil Nadu also impacted costs. The company plans to achieve cement capacity of ~31 MTPA and incurred ₹176 crores in capex during Q1 FY27, with a full-year guidance of ₹800 crores. Total debt increased slightly to ₹4,007 crores.