NCLIND - NCL Industries
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
NCL Industries Limited has responded to a clarification sought by the BSE and NSE regarding its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company explained that Earnings Per Share (EPS) figures were inadvertently reported under 'Discontinuing Operations' instead of 'Continuing Operations' in the initial XBRL filing. Following a discrepancy notice from the exchange on January 9, 2026, the company refiled the corrected XBRL results on January 10, 2026. This is a technical administrative correction and does not change the underlying financial performance of the company.
- Exchange flagged discrepancy in EPS reporting within the XBRL filing for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
- Company confirmed the error was a typographical mistake where EPS for continuing operations was misclassified.
- Revised XBRL filings were submitted under NEAPS Application Nos. 134370 and 134371 on January 10, 2026.
- The clarification covers both Standalone and Consolidated financial results for the period.
- Management assured the exchange that measures will be taken to avoid such clerical errors in future filings.
NCL Industries Limited has officially notified the stock exchanges regarding the publication of its Postal Ballot Notice in national and regional newspapers. The notice was dispatched to shareholders on February 23, 2026, and advertisements appeared in Business Standard and Nava Telangana on February 24, 2026. This process allows shareholders to vote on specific company resolutions via remote e-voting. This is a standard regulatory compliance procedure and does not indicate a change in financial fundamentals.
- Postal Ballot Notice dispatched to eligible shareholders on February 23, 2026.
- Newspaper advertisements published on February 24, 2026, in Business Standard (English) and Nava Telangana (Telugu).
- The notice includes detailed instructions and schedules for Remote E-Voting.
- Compliance filing made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
NCL Industries Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to appoint Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as an Independent Director for a five-year term. The appointment is proposed to run from January 22, 2026, to January 21, 2031, via a Special Resolution. Notably, the resolution includes a provision for his continuation as a director even if he attains the age of 75 during this tenure. Shareholders can cast their votes through remote e-voting between March 2 and March 31, 2026.
- Proposed appointment of Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as Independent Director for 5 consecutive years
- Tenure effective from January 22, 2026, to January 21, 2031
- Remote e-voting period scheduled from March 2, 2026 (9:00 AM) to March 31, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Resolution includes specific approval for continuation beyond the age of 75 years
- Final results of the postal ballot to be announced on or before April 2, 2026
NCL Industries Limited has officially published its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, in national and regional newspapers. The publication follows Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were featured in The Economic Times (multiple editions) and Eenadu (AP & Telangana). This filing confirms the company's adherence to transparency and regulatory disclosure timelines.
- Publication of Q3 and 9M FY26 financial results in major newspapers as per SEBI norms.
- Adherence to Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- Results published in The Economic Times (Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad) and Eenadu (AP & Telangana).
NCL Industries Limited has officially designated Saturday, February 21, 2026, as the record date for its interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. This follows the board meeting held on February 13, 2026, where the dividend was declared. Investors must hold the company's shares in their demat accounts by the close of the record date to be eligible for the payout. The announcement reflects the company's ongoing practice of sharing profits with its shareholders.
- Record date for interim dividend fixed as February 21, 2026
- Dividend pertains to the Financial Year 2025-26
- Board meeting for the dividend declaration was held on February 13, 2026
- Entitlement for the dividend is based on shareholding as of the record date
NCL Industries has approved its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Board declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per equity share (15% of face value) for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for dividend eligibility is February 21, 2026, with payments to be completed by March 14, 2026. Additionally, the company is initiating a postal ballot for the appointment of Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as an Independent Director.
- Declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (15% on face value of Rs 10)
- Set February 21, 2026, as the record date for interim dividend distribution
- Approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q3 FY26
- Dividend payment or dispatch scheduled to be completed on or before March 14, 2026
- Commenced postal ballot process for the appointment of a new Independent Director
NCL Industries has appointed Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as an Additional Director in the Independent category for a five-year term effective January 22, 2026. Dr. Prasad brings over 40 years of extensive experience in infrastructure, finance, and corporate governance, having previously served as the President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). The appointment is subject to shareholder approval via an EGM or Postal Ballot. This move is expected to strengthen the company's board oversight and strategic financial management.
- Appointment of Dr. Durga Prasad Subramanyam Anapindi as Independent Director for a 5-year term until January 21, 2031.
- The appointee has over 40 years of experience in infrastructure, finance, and strategic management.
- Dr. Prasad is a former President of ICMAI and a former member of the Company Law Committee, Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- The board will seek shareholder approval for the appointment through an EGM or Postal Ballot.
NCL Industries Limited has announced the results of its postal ballot, where shareholders overwhelmingly approved three key board appointments. Mr. K Ravi has been appointed as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director for a five-year term, receiving 99.51% of the valid votes. Additionally, Mr. Gautam Kalidindi and Mrs. Roopa Bhupatiraju were appointed as Non-Executive Directors with over 99.38% support each. These appointments ensure leadership continuity and governance stability for the company.
- Appointment of Mr. K Ravi as Vice Chairman and Managing Director for a 5-year term approved.
- Special resolution for Mr. K Ravi's appointment passed with 99.51% votes in favor (18,287,388 votes).
- Mr. Gautam Kalidindi and Mrs. Roopa Bhupatiraju appointed as Non-Executive Directors with 99.38% approval.
- Total valid votes cast amounted to 18,378,343 across 227 ballots.
NCL Industries has disclosed the status of physical share transfer re-lodgment requests for the period between December 1, 2025, and January 6, 2026. This update is in compliance with SEBI's special window guidelines for physical share transfers. The company received a total of 4 requests during this period, out of which 1 was approved and 3 were rejected. The average processing time for these requests was reported as 6 days.
- Received 4 requests for re-lodgment of physical share transfers
- Processed and approved 1 request during the reporting period
- Rejected 3 requests based on regulatory or documentation criteria
- Average processing time for these requests was 6 days
NCL Industries reported a mixed operational performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The core cement segment saw a modest 5% growth in both production and dispatches, reaching 6.95 lakh MT and 6.93 lakh MT respectively. However, the company faced significant challenges in its ancillary businesses, with Cement Boards production falling 41% and RMC sales declining 18% YoY. Most notably, the Doors segment saw a near-total cessation of activity with a 100% drop in quarterly production and sales compared to the previous year.
- Cement dispatches increased by 5% YoY to 6,93,229 MT in Q3 FY26.
- Cement Boards production and dispatches fell by 41% and 25% respectively during the quarter.
- Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) production and sales declined by 18% YoY to 65,939 CuM.
- The Doors segment production collapsed by 100% YoY, falling from 8,680 units to just 42 units in Q3.
- Hydro Power generation showed a slight improvement, growing 2% YoY to 17.00 MU.
NCL Industries Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for the period ended December 31, 2025. The certificate, issued by Venture Capital and Corporate Investments Private Limited (RTA), confirms that physical share certificates received for dematerialization were processed and cancelled. The company has verified that the names of the depositories (NSDL and CDSL) were updated in its records as the registered owners. This process was completed within the mandated 15-day timeframe from the receipt of valid documents.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- RTA confirms dematerialization requests were processed within the 15-day statutory limit.
- Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification.
- Records of NSDL and CDSL have been updated as the registered owners for the dematerialized shares.
NCL Industries Limited has announced the cessation of Mrs. Sudha Reddy Punuru as an Independent Director effective January 3, 2026. The departure follows the completion of her designated term as per regulatory requirements. Along with her directorship, she also ceases to be a member of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. This is a standard governance update and does not reflect any internal conflict or operational issues.
- Mrs. Sudha Reddy Punuru completed her term as Independent Director on January 3, 2026.
- The cessation includes her role as a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
- The filing was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
NCL Industries Limited has announced the closure of its trading window effective January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the un-audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their dependents until 48 hours after the results are officially disseminated to the stock exchanges. This is a standard regulatory procedure for listed companies to ensure fair market practices during the earnings season.
- Trading window closure starts from Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the un-audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are published.
- The restriction applies to all designated persons, their dependents, and family members.
NCL Industries Limited has published newspaper advertisements in Business Standard and Nava Telangana regarding its Postal Ballot notice. This follows the initial dispatch of the notice on December 15, 2025, as per regulatory requirements. The advertisements provide shareholders with essential information regarding the remote e-voting process. This is a standard compliance procedure under SEBI Listing Regulations to facilitate shareholder participation in corporate decision-making.
- Newspaper advertisements published on December 16, 2025, in English and Telugu editions.
- Notice pertains to the Postal Ballot and Remote E-Voting procedures for shareholders.
- Follows the initial dispatch of the postal ballot notice recorded on December 15, 2025.
- Compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
NCL Industries is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for the appointment of Mr. K Ravi as Vice Chairman and Managing Director for 5 years, with a salary of ₹13,75,000 per month and commission of 2% of net profit. The postal ballot also includes the appointment of Mr. Gautam Kalidindi and Mrs. Roopa Bhupatiraju as Non-Executive Directors. E-voting starts on December 20, 2025, and ends on January 18, 2026. Results will be announced on January 20, 2026.
- Appointment of Mr. K Ravi as Vice Chairman and Managing Director for a 5-year term.
- Mr. K Ravi's salary: ₹13,75,000 per month.
- Commission for Mr. K Ravi: 2% of the net profit.
- E-voting ends on January 18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (IST).
- Results of the Postal Ballot will be announced on Tuesday 20th January 2026.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The Cement segment is the primary driver, contributing 84.26% of total sales in FY24 (down slightly from 84.74% in FY23). Revenue grew 16.4% YoY from INR 1,609 crore in FY23 to INR 1,871 crore in FY24. However, revenue declined by 24.7% to INR 1,411 crore in FY25 due to lower realizations and muted demand in key operating states.
Geographic Revenue Split
Operations are heavily concentrated in South India, specifically Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which account for the majority of the revenue. Specific percentage splits per state are not disclosed, but the company relies on an established dealer network in these two regions.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins improved from 9.5% in FY23 to 11.1% in FY24 due to softening raw material and fuel costs. Net Profit Margin (PAT) improved from 2.75% in FY23 to 4.97% in FY24. In FY25, PAT margin compressed to 1.79% (INR 25 crore) due to a sharp reduction in cement realizations.
EBITDA Margin
PBILDT margin stood at 11.32% in FY24 (INR 212.26 crore), up from 9.47% in FY23 (INR 152.80 crore). This 185 basis point improvement was driven by better operating efficiencies and lower power costs, though it moderated to 10.1% in H1FY25.
Capital Expenditure
The company is undertaking a debt-funded capital expenditure of INR 150 crore to increase cement capacity by 6.6 lakh tonnes per annum at its Visakhapatnam unit. This is funded by a term loan of INR 90 crore and internal accruals.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL reaffirmed 'CRISIL A/Stable' for long-term facilities and 'CRISIL A1' for short-term facilities as of June 2025. Borrowing costs are supported by a healthy gearing of 0.26x-0.29x and an interest coverage ratio of 9.09x in FY24, though coverage is expected to moderate to above 7x over the medium term.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Limestone (captive), Coal/Petcoke (fuel), Fly ash, Gypsum, and Diesel (logistics). Limestone is sourced from captive mines, while coal and petcoke prices fluctuate based on global market trends.
Import Sources
Limestone is sourced locally from captive mines in Mattapally and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). Coal and petcoke are sourced through a mix of domestic linkages and imports, though specific countries are not listed.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named in the documents, but the company utilizes captive limestone mines and has acquired Vishwamber Cements Ltd (VCL) specifically to secure 322 acres of limestone lease land.
Capacity Expansion
Current cement capacity is approximately 3.0 MTPA with a 96% utilization rate. Expansion of 0.66 MTPA (6.6 lakh TPA) is underway at the Vizag unit, expected to commence operations in the second half of FY26, bringing total capacity to 3.66 MTPA.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material and power costs moderated in FY24, aiding a 150-200 bps margin improvement. However, the company remains susceptible to volatility in coal and petcoke prices, which can fluctuate by 10-20% annually, impacting the cost of production per bag.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization is high at 95-96% for cement and boards. Efficiency is supported by captive limestone mines located adjacent to the Mattapally unit, reducing lead distance and handling costs.
Logistics & Distribution
Susceptible to diesel price fluctuations. The company uses a mix of road and rail for distribution, with logistics costs being a significant component of the total cost structure given the weight-to-value ratio of cement.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the 0.66 MTPA capacity expansion in Visakhapatnam, targeting a recovery in realizations in FY26. The strategy includes increasing market share in the RMC and Doors segments and leveraging the 'Nagarjuna' brand equity to maintain high utilization rates above 90%.
Products & Services
Cement bags (OPC, PPC), Cement-bonded particle boards, Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC), and Prefabricated doors.
Brand Portfolio
Nagarjuna Cement, Nagarjuna RMC, Bison Panels, and NCL Doors.
New Products/Services
NCL Doors and expanded RMC capacities are expected to contribute to diversified revenue streams, though cement remains the core contributor at 84% of sales.
Market Expansion
Focusing on deepening penetration in the Visakhapatnam region following the capacity addition and strengthening the dealer network in rural Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Market Share & Ranking
Established market position in South India with a 3 MTPA capacity; however, it faces intense competition from larger pan-India players and regional manufacturers in the surplus-prone South Indian market.
Strategic Alliances
Maintains a Joint Venture (JV) with NCL Buildtek Ltd (NCL Buildtek & NCL Industries JV), although it currently has no major business activities.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The cement industry is currently seeing a trend of consolidation and capacity additions by major players. While demand is growing, sporadic capacity additions lead to unfavorable price cycles and supply-demand mismatches in Southern India.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from numerous regional players in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, leading to pricing pressure and limited product differentiation.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on cost leadership through captive limestone mines and 25% captive power, alongside strong brand recall for 'Nagarjuna Cement'. This is sustainable as long as captive reserves last and utilization remains above 90%.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to infrastructure spending and housing demand in South India. A 1% change in regional GDP growth typically correlates with cement demand shifts.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward branded cement and ready-to-install building materials like Bison Panels and NCL Doors for faster construction cycles.
Geopolitical Risks
Global coal and petcoke price volatility driven by geopolitical tensions impacts power and fuel costs, which are major components of the cost of goods sold.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by mining leases for limestone and environmental clearances for cement production and hydel power units. Compliance with BIS standards for cement quality is mandatory.
Environmental Compliance
Subject to strict pollution control board norms for cement plants; costs involve maintaining dust emission levels and waste heat recovery systems.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is approximately 25-30% based on reported PAT of INR 93 crore on healthy operating profits in FY24.
Legal Contingencies
The company faces risks from the crystallization of contingent liabilities, though specific pending court case values are not detailed in the provided credit reports.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in cement prices (realizations) and input costs (coal/petcoke) are the primary uncertainties, with the potential to swing operating margins by 3-5%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration risk with nearly 100% of revenue derived from the South Indian market, making the company vulnerable to regional political or economic shifts.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on external suppliers for 75% of power requirements and 100% of coal/petcoke needs.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in core cement manufacturing, but the company is adopting newer technologies in its Prefab and Doors segments to stay competitive.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low risk due to a diversified dealer network and low bank limit utilization (3-9%), indicating strong liquidity and collection efficiency.