Orient Cement's Q1 FY26 PBT surged 149% YoY to ₹144.36 crore as revenue rose 24.4% despite rising input costs.

• Revenue grew to ₹866.47 crore; expenses up 12.38% with material, fuel, and freight costs contributing most.
• Employee expenses fell 16.9%, and finance costs dropped 44.8%, aiding margin improvement.
• Strong operational performance from plants in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra supported growth.