New Delhi, May 14 -- Why it's recommended: Ambuja Cement is the second-largest cement company, holding a dominant 15% market share. In FY25, Ambuja surpassed 100 MTPA cement capacity, and is aiming for 118 MTPA capacity by FY26 and 140 MTPA by FY28. The company registered its highest-ever annual volume at 65.2 million tonnes, up by 10% YoY. Revenue from operations grew 6% YoY to Rs.35,045 crore, and net profit rose 9% to Rs.5,158 crore.

Additionally, with a robust capacity addition of 50% over the last 30 months, while increasing revenues simultaneously, the company reduced 19% of costs through acquisitions and OPEX programs. Further, the company targets to reduce the cost from 19% to 12% by FY28.

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