Star Cement Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
Date: 14th August, 2025
To, The Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza, C-1, Block-G Bandra Kurla complex, Bandra-East Mumbai-400 051
To, The Listing Department BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Dalal Street Mumbai-400 001
Symbol -: STARCEMENT
Scrip code: 540575
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Investor Presentation for the first Quarter ended 30th June, 2025
Pursuant to the Regulation 30 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulation, 2015, an Investor Presentation for the first quarter ended 30th June, 2025 has been prepared and the same has been disseminated on the Company’s website at https://www.starcement.co.in/investors-presentation#main. We are enclosing herewith a copy of the Presentation for your information and record.
Request you to kindly take this communication on record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, For Star Cement Limited
Debabrata Thakurta (Company Secretary) (M. No.: F6554)
Encl. as stated
CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW
Investors Presentation – Q1 - FY 26
NSE Ticker: STARCEMENT | BSE Ticker: 540575 | Bloomberg Ticker: STRCEM:IN
Q1 Presentation | JUNE 2025
Know Us Better: Company Snapshot
Lumshnong
GGU
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Star Cement – Company snapshots
Star Cement Limited is one of the leading names among Eastern India's cement manufacturers. The organisation has created a strong brand recall with its endeavor to maintain superior quality product, comprehensive supply chain eco-system, and unmatched efforts to uplift the whole community.
7.7 MTPA grinding capacity
6.1 MTPA clinker capacity
51MW TPP & 24.3 MW WHRS
~27% market share in the North-East market
Greener cement ~85% blended cement of Total sales
Premium sales 12.2% of Trade sales
Technical
Other core strengths
Sales and Marketing
Sufficient reserve of finest quality limestone
Workforce ~4,352
Foraying into 800 CBM AAC Block & Other Building materials
~2,000 dealer network
13,000+ total retailer network
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Largest Cement manufacturer in North-East India
Current capacities
7.7 MTPA Cement pdn. capacity
6.1 MTPA Clinker pdn. capacity
51 MW TPP
24.3 MW WHRS
Our expansion plan
Two grinding units (Silchar and Jorhat)
~ INR 1,200 Cr.
Total CAPEX planned over FY26 ~INR
800Cr.
Siliguri GU, WB Cement capacity– 2MTPA
Guwahati GU, Assam Cement capacity – 4MTPA 800 CBM AAC Block.
Lumshnong Integrated unit, Meghalaya Clinker capacity – 6.1MTPA Cement capacity – 1.7MTPA TPP – 51MW + WHRS – 24.3MW
Silchar GU, Assam Upcoming – 2MTPA (FY26)
Jorhat GU, Assam Upcoming – 2MTPA (FY27)
Existing
Upcoming
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A history of excellent execution and sustained expansion
Plan to take cement capacity to ~12MTPA by FY27.
Capacities
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
FY26
FY27
Clinker capacity
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
6.1
6.1
6.1
Cement capacity
3.67
5.67
5.67
5.67
5.67
7.67
7.67
9.67
11.67
First plant setup at Lumshnong, Meghalaya
Cement and clinker Capacity expansion at Lumshnong
Cement capacity at Lumshnong, Meghalaya shot up to 1.67MTPA
New cement unit in Mohitnagar, Siliguri – 2.0MTPA
New cement unit at Sonapur – 2.0 MTPA
New cement unit in Silchar, Assam – 2.0MTPA
Commissioned AAC block 800 CBM cap.
FY05
FY08
FY11
FY13
FY17
FY19
FY21
FY23
FY24
FY25
FY26
FY27
New cement unit commercialized at Lumshnong, Meghalaya
New clinker unit at Meghalaya – 1.8MTPA
New cement unit at Sonapur – 2.0 MTPA
Clinker production capacity enhanced to 2.8MTPA
Based on ongoing greenfield projects only.
Commissioning of 12.3MW WHRS at Lumshnong, Meghalaya
Commissioned New clinker unit 3.3MTPA
12MW WHRS commissioned
New cement unit in Jorhat, Assam – 2.0MTPA
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ESG Goals & Targets
Modules
Target
Green energy (Q1 FY26~ 28.9%)
Green energy share of 55% by FY26.
Present Status Group captive PPA of 18MW finalized & signed with JSW Green Energy on 8th Aug 2024; to fully come on stream by Q4 FY26. Existing WHRS– 24.3MW (12MW WHRS commissioned in Q4 FY25)
Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) (Q1 FY26 ~ 18.5%)
Water positivity
20% by FY26
24 TPH AFR system of new clinker unit commissioned in Q1 FY26.
2x water positive by 2025
1. 1.47 times water positive with construction of new water reservoir at Lumshnong. 2. Collaboration with communities for rainwater harvesting via pond and to assist in agriculture using drip irrigation.
Diversity and Inclusion
11% women of total workforce by 2026 and 12% by 2027
Head count raised from 168 in July’23 to 228 in Jun’25 (rising from 8% to 10% of the total permanent workforce)
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Financial Highlights
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Key operational achievements of Q1 FY26
6%
-17%
21%
-13%
94%
-14%
11.54
14.75
12.22
751
1052
912
268
230
118
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Sales Volume (lac tons)
Revenue (INR Cr.)
EBITDA (INR Cr.)
Q1 FY26 Highlights
Achieved strong financial performance : ✓ Industry leading EBITDA of INR 1,774/ton on the back of subsidies on new units. ✓ Highest ever 1st Quarter EBITDA in Q1’26. ✓ Clinker sales ~74 KT. ✓ Highest ever 1st quarter Non-Trade sales in Q1’26.
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Highlights | Q1 FY26
AAC block commercial production started from 2nd Jun’25.
Lumshnong limestone mine awarded with ‘Five Star’ Rating by Indian Bureau of Mines for FY 2023-24.
Star Marketing team recognized as “Best Marketing Team” by the Economic Times.
Awarded Best GST Compliance entity for FY 2024-25 by the state of West Bengal & Assam.
Full benefit from 12MW WHRS at the newly commissioned clinker unit accrued in Q1 FY26.
State subsidy of ₹150 Cr plus approved for SCNEL ; Disbursement expected in Q2 FY’26.
Silchar project progressing at full pace; plant is expected to give production during peak period (Q4).
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Sales Performance Overview | Q1 FY26
Sales volume for Q1 FY26 grew 6% YoY; NE sales grew by 5.5% whereas ROE sales grew by 7%
Non Trade 19%
Trade Mix (%)
Geo-Mix (%)
OSNE 27%
Sales realizations during Q1 FY26 grew 4.2% YoY and 3.2% QoQ.
Premium sales at 12.2% of Trade sales in Q1 FY26; up from 9.1% in Q1FY25.
In Q1 FY26 – Utilization of new grinding unit in Guwahati was 94%.
Trade 81%
NE 73%
Product wise (%)
OPC 15%
Road:Rail mix
Rail 6%
Growth in Non-trade volumes in Q1 FY26 was ~29% YoY.
PPC 85%
PPC includes Premium
Road 94%
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Logistics
1129
1280
1234
209
229
220
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
➢ YoY average logistics cost majorly increased due to
increase in Non-Trade mix in overall sales.
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Lead Distance (kms)
7.70%
5.59%
4.80%
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Rail co-efficent (%)
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Power & Fuel
992
1194
1091
1.5
1.4
1.4
10.5%
13.5%
18.5%
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Fuel cost ( Rs./Kcal)
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
TSR (%)
➢ YoY power cost is lower due to purchase clinker
to the tune 74KT.
36%
➢ 12MW WHRS commissioned during Q4FY25,
hence higher power mix from WHRS.
➢ AFR for new clinker line has been commissioned in Q1 FY26 which led to TSR increase from Q4 FY25.
29%
21%
25.7%
23.0%
15.0%
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
Q4 FY25
Q1 FY26
Green Energy(%)
WHRS (%)
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Financial Highlights – YoY Comparative
Particulars
Q1 FY26
Q1 FY25
YoY%
Q4 FY25
FY25
Quantity Sales (Lacs tons)
Cement and Clinker Sales
Income and Expenses (INR Cr)
Revenue from sale of cement and Clinker
Other Revenue
EBITDA
Depreciation
Interest
Profit Before Tax
Profit After Tax
Gross Cash Accruals
Per Unit details (INR/ton )
EBITDA
Profit Before Tax
Profit After Tax
12.96
11.54
12.4%
15.32
47.31
912
2
230
85
10
135
98
183
751
1
118
73
6
39
31
104
1,774
1,039
757
1,018
339
269
24%
19%
94%
15%
56%
247%
508%
163%
74%
207%
182%
1,052
2,999
5
268
87
9
171
123
210
1,748
1,122
804
10
589
331
32
226
169
500
1,246
478
357
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Sustainability & CSR: Integrating as key business principles
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Social Initiatives
Education
• Digital Literacy program is going in Sonapur area covering 17 schools & 4 villages covering community area. • School Infrastructure Development Project has initiated in Silchar and Mohit Nagar area. • Education Centre was newly constructed at Gosaigaon area of Kokrajhar district in collaboration with Injot Trust for imparting
education among Tea Tribe community.
Digital Literacy Program
School Infrastructure Development
Celebration of World Environment Day
Livelihood and Skill Building
• Project Ananya is being implemented across both Assam and West Bengal ie preparation of shopping bags by using unused bags of the
company resulting on marking Star Cement’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Distribution of 65K Black Pepper Sapling at CGU periphery areas covering approximately 500 households with a vision of increase of
secondary source of income .
• Conducted 3 days Mechanic training at Usha Tailoring School, Sonnapur covering 7 mechanics from Assam and West Bengal.
Project Ananya advantage Assam & West Bengal
Distribution of Sapling
Distribution of Fish seed
Tailoring Training
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Social Initiatives
Livelihood skill building & Health
• Under SAMARTH, around 20 entrepreneurs had participated in mega exhibition Ranagali during the month of April more than 400
entrepreneurs are being enrolled under SAMARTH in a phased manner and necessary supports were provided.
• Community Drinking water system was inaugurated at Dikchak village, Sonapur Old age home was supported with food items, drinking water
service was provided at Maa Kamakhya temple during Ambubachi.
• 80 differently abled persons of Mohitnagar area was supported with food items.
Distribution of Kesuru Plant
Tailoring Training
Model Bee Village
Beauty Parlor Kit Distribution
Agarbatti Preparation
Piglet rearing training
Rural Development
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Public Utility area development at Baba Bhulanath & Maa Kali Mandir at Burunga had been completed. Construction public utility area at at Tetelia, Lotadevi, Raypara & Pachim Kumarpara Grambari temple. In Nagaland ,financial support has been provided for construction of Children park. 100 solar streetlights were installed around 10 villages.
Construction of various Public Utility Areas
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Awards & Accolades
Received best GST compliance entity from the state of west Bengal for FY 2024-25.
Star Marketing team recognized as “Best Marketing Team” by the Economic Times Shark Awards’25.
Received best GST compliance entity from the state of Assam for FY 2024-25.
Lumshnong limestone mine awarded with ‘Five Star’ Rating by the Indian Bureau of Mines for FY 2023-24.
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STARS of STAR
Star Cement took the initiative of celebrating our local celebrities by initiating association with some of the trailblazers of different sports categories as the company’s Brand Ambassadors.
The collaboration with these local celebrities aligns with Star Cement’s long-standing ethos, epitomized by the slogan “Har Ghar Mein Star”
The celebrated sports partner are : 1. Mirabai Chanu - Padmashri and Olympic medalist in Weight-lifting 2. Riyan Parag - Indian National Team Cricketer 3. Lovelina Borgoain - Olympic medalist in Boxing 4. Baichung Bhutia - Former Indian Team Football Captain 5. Association with Shillong Lajong FC – one of the premier football clubs in India.
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Safe Harbour Clause Safe Harbour Clause
The given communication, except for historical information reflect current estimates and views of the management and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness, or correctness of such information or opinions contained herein. Certain statements made in this presentation may not be based on historical information or facts and may be ‘forward-looking statements, including those relating to the general business plans and strategy of Star Cement, its future financial condition and growth prospects, future developments in its industry, and its competitive and regulatory environment, and statements which contain words or phrases such as ‘will’, ‘expected to’, ‘horizons of growth’, ‘strong growth prospects’, among many others, or similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements involve several risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, opportunities, and growth potential to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks with respect to its cement business.
Star Cement may alter, modify, or otherwise change in any manner, the content of this presentation, without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. This presentation cannot be copied and disseminated in any manner.
Star Cement Limited www.starcement.co.in E-mail: investors@starcement.co.in Mobile No.: + 91 91474 15110 CIN: L26942ML2001PLC006663 NSE Ticker: STARCEMENT | BSE Ticker: 540575
Date: 14th Aug 2025
Corporate Office:
Century House, 2nd Floor, P-15/1, Taratala Road, CPT Colony, Taratala, Kolkata – 700088
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