Cement, chemicals drive Grasim net profit up 76%

Building boost

- DEV CHATTERJEE

Grasim Industries on Wednesday reported a 76 per cent rise in consolidated profit in the September quarter (Q2 FY26) to%553 crore from the year before, driven by its cement and chemicals businesses making higher profits and traction for new-age segments.

Consolidated revenue increased 17 per cent to %39,900 crore, supported by strong performance in building materials and chemicals, said the holding company of the Aditya Birla group.

Consolidated ebitda grew 29 per cent to %5,217 crore, the company said, referring to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation.