What we do The Ramco Cements Ltd manufactures cement and construction chemicals, serving mainly India's domestic market with export presence in Maldives and Myanmar. It operates with integrated cement capacity and green energy initiatives. |
Founded in 1,957 |
Market share Significant player in southern India with growing presence across states; expanding capacity targeting 31 MTPA by 2027. |
Problem solved Provides quality cement and construction chemicals enabling infrastructure and housing development, supporting India's growing construction needs. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B and B2C customers including contractors, developers, infrastructure projects, focusing on premium products and specialized chemicals. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Started in 1957 with modest capacity, expanded through strategic plant additions and tech upgrades, pioneered captive wind power and WHRS systems. |
Where we operate Primarily India; exports to Maldives and Myanmar; plants in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Karnataka. |
Top products or what we offer Cement products including blended and premium variants; construction chemicals for plastering, waterproofing; green power via wind and WHRS. |
Top brands Ramco Super Steel Cement (premium segment), Hard Worker construction chemicals. |
Raw materials needed Limestone, slag, fly ash, gypsum, coal, pet coke, various additives for blended cements. |
Raw materials supplier Indentifies domestic sourcing and imports from Saudi Arabia, US, Gulf for pet coke; long-term tie-ups with steel plants for slag. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely cyclical with steady recurring demand driven by infrastructure and housing sectors. |
Our industry position Strong position in southern India; expanding northward; leveraging green energy for cost advantage and sustainability leadership. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue approx Rs. 8539 crores; EBITDA Rs.1276 crores; PAT Rs.417 crores; growing through capacity expansions and asset monetization. |
Geographical revenue split Domestic sales dominate (~8482 crores), exports are minimal (~34 crores). |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Infrastructure development, affordable housing schemes, government spending, real estate revival, and construction chemicals demand. |
Our future plans Increase cement capacity to ~31 MTPA by 2027 via brownfield expansions and debottlenecking; enhance green power and construction chemicals footprint. |
Our green promise Utilizes wind power, Waste Heat Recovery Systems reducing carbon footprint; committed to sustainability and water positivity. |
Our people and values Approximately 3,767 employees; focus on talent sourcing, continuous skill development, employee well-being, and high retention. |
Key challenges ahead Price pressures due to competition, raw material cost inflation, logistics and regulatory changes like mineral tax. |
Interesting facts Pioneer in private-sector wind farms in India; first in India to commission surface mining for limestone; ongoing large-scale modernization. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates raw material, operational, financial and regulatory risks through long-term agreements, technological upgrades, and diversification. |
