India: Ramco Cements reported consolidated sales of US$225m in the first quarter of its 2023 financial year, up by 44% year-on-year. The producer recorded ‘weak’ cement prices in the quarter, during which time fuel costs rose ‘sharply.’ Its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell by 17% to US$39.2m, while its net profit fell by 34% to US$14.4m.
Ramco Cements’ capital expenditure during the quarter totalled US$61.3m.
