What we do Ramco Industries Ltd manufactures and sells building products like fibre cement sheets and calcium silicate boards, alongside cotton yarn exports and wind energy generation. |
Founded in 1,965 |
Market share Leading player in India’s fibre cement industry with expanding export footprint and diversified business interests within Ramco Group. |
Problem solved Provides durable, sustainable building materials catering to growing infrastructure demands and offers quality cotton yarn for international textile markets. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves government and private sectors in construction, textile exporters, and renewable energy consumers; operates B2B and B2C businesses. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Pioneered fibre cement pressure pipes in 1982; expanded capacities and launched new products like ‘Ramco Hilux’ calcium silicate boards and ‘Hilux Lite’ tiles recently. |
Where we operate Operations primarily in India with manufacturing and sales units; subsidiary and manufacturing plants in Sri Lanka for export markets. |
Top products or what we offer Fibre Cement Sheets, Calcium Silicate Boards (Ramco Hilux), Cotton Yarn (under Sri Ramco Spinners), and wind power generation assets. |
Top brands Ramco Hilux - premium calcium silicate boards; Ramco Fibre Cement Sheets - leading roofing solutions; Sri Ramco Spinners - high-quality cotton yarn exporters. |
Raw materials needed Asbestos-free fibre cement raw materials, cotton fibbers, and components for wind energy generation. |
Raw materials supplier Multiple global suppliers for fibre raw materials and cotton sourced domestically and internationally; no single dominant supplier disclosed. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Building products and wind energy provide recurring revenue; cotton yarn is more cyclical subject to commodity price and demand fluctuations. |
Our industry position Among top Indian manufacturers in fibre cement and calcium silicate boards with a significant export presence and growing textiles segment. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue approximately Rs 1660 crores; net profit around Rs 181 crores, showing solid growth over previous year. |
Geographical revenue split About 90% domestic revenue and 10% from exports, primarily building products and textiles. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Demand in construction sector, government infrastructure projects, new product launches, and textile export growth are key growth drivers. |
Our future plans Capacity expansions, launching innovative green products, enhancing international presence especially through Sri Lanka plants. |
Our green promise Invested in 16.7 MW wind energy capacity, promoting sustainable power; focus on non-asbestos and eco-friendly building materials. |
Our people and values Emphasizes employee ownership via ESOS, continuous training, and maintaining cordial industrial relations to foster growth and innovation. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material cost volatility, currency fluctuation, regulatory changes, and competition in fibre cement and textile markets. |
Interesting facts Accredited R&D lab, one of few Indian firms with combined building materials and textiles export focus and own renewable energy assets. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates currency, commodity, and supply chain risks through hedging, diversification, and operational efficiencies. |
