ACC posts 4.35% YoY profit growth in Q1 FY26 with higher volumes and lower fuel costs, but a slight dip in margins.

• Revenue marginally down QoQ to ₹6,036 crore; operating EBITDA up 14.6% YoY, margin narrows to 12.8%.
• Cement, clinker volumes rose 12.7% YoY to 11.5 MT; kiln fuel cost dropped 10%, aiding efficiency.
• Company expects strong Q2 and FY26 demand growth of 6–7%, backed by housing and infrastructure momentum.