Ambuja Cements Limited (AMBUJACEM) — Corporate Action | 29 April 2025(2 announcements)

Ambuja Cements reported a 69.9% YoY revenue jump to ₹35,044.76 crores for FY2025, driven by strategic acquisitions and capacity expansion, while profit after tax rose 10.5% to ₹5,158.41 crores. The company declared a ₹2 dividend per share and appointed four independent directors for second terms, including former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. Ongoing Competition Commission litigation remains a risk, but no financial provisions were made.

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