Birla Corporation Limited (BCML) is a holding company. The Company offers products ranging from cement to jute goods, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor covering, as well as auto trims and steel castings. Founded in 1919, the M.P. Birla Group is amongst the largest industrial houses in India. The company leads the scene in the cement industry. The company operates through multiple divisions including cement, jute, and other industrial products, with the company generating a majority of its revenue from the Cement segment.
The company has established itself as a key player in India's industrial landscape with a strong presence in northern, central, and eastern India. Birla Corporation Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹10,786 Crore as of May 2025, making it a significant player in the Indian cement and building materials sector.
The cement division represents the core business activity of Birla Corporation, accounting for the majority of its revenue. The Cement Division of Birla Corporation Limited has 10 plants at eight locations, Satna & Maihar (Madhya Pradesh), and has an annual installed cement manufacturing capacity of the company is 20 million tonnes. The company is targeting a production capacity of 27.6 million tons by FY29.
The company manufactures different types of cement like OPC Cement, 43&53 grades, PPC cement, fly ash-based PPC, Low Alkali Portland Cement, and Portland Slag Cement, among other categories. The products are marketed under various brand names including Popular Cement: Chetak, PSC & Samrat Premium Cement: Unique, Ultimate, Ultimate Ultra, Perfect Plus & Samrat advanced Institutional Cement: Concrecem & Multicem Wall putty: MP Birla Perfect plus wall putty Construction chemicals: IWP & SBR latex.
The jute division represents the company's historical foundation and continues to be an important segment. The Jute Division of the company manufactures more than 120 tonnes of a variety of jute products in Birla Jute Mill. The product range comprises almost every major application of jute - the most versatile, eco-friendly, biodegradable fiber available, Jute - durable, natural, and anti-static. This division focuses on sustainable packaging solutions and eco-friendly products, aligning with modern environmental concerns.
For the full year, the company's net profit declined 29.9% to ₹295 Crore while revenue declined 4.4% to ₹9,312 Crore in the year ended March 2025 over the previous year ended March 2024. However, the company showed strong quarterly performance in Q4 FY25 with net profit of Birla Corporation rose 32.72% to ₹256.61 Crore in the quarter ended March 2025, as against ₹193.34 Crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024.
- Revenue (FY25): ₹9,214 Crore
- Net Profit (FY25): ₹295 Crore
- Q4 FY25 Revenue: ₹2,815 Crore
- Q4 FY25 Net Profit: ₹256.61 Crore
- EBITDA per ton (Q4 FY25): ₹1,014 - one of the highest in recent years.
The Cement Division's operating profit margin was 20% for the March quarter, compared to 18.6% in the same period last year, and 14% for the full year (15.5% in FY23-24). The company declared a dividend of ₹10, translating to a dividend yield of 0.89% for the quarter ending March 2024.
Birla Corporation is actively pursuing expansion strategies to strengthen its market position. Birla Corporation's subsidiary RCCPL will invest ₹3,475 Crore in cement capacity expansion, including a 3.70 MTPA clinker unit in Madhya Pradesh and two grinding units in Uttar Pradesh. The company has also been successful in securing new mining assets, with Birla Corp declared preferred bidder for 499.64 ha limestone block in Rajasthan at 20.60% price offer.
The management remains optimistic about future growth prospects. Birla Corporation aims for 6-8% volume growth in FY26, projecting total cement volumes of 19-19.5 million tonnes. The company is committed to maintaining financial discipline with management remains committed to maintaining a favorable debt-to-EBITDA ratio below two, reflecting a cautious yet optimistic financial outlook.
The recent uptick in market prices, particularly in the North and East regions, alongside a downward trend in energy costs, positions the company favorably for sustainable profitability. Despite facing challenges in certain quarters due to monsoon-related demand fluctuations, the company's diversified product portfolio and strategic geographical presence provide stability.
Promoter holding in Birla Corporation Ltd has remained stable at 62.90% as of March 2025 (unchanged from June 2024), indicating stable ownership structure. The company's 52-week high share price is ₹1,656.10 and 52-week low share price is ₹901.85, reflecting the stock's volatility and market dynamics.
Birla Corporation continues to focus on operational efficiency, capacity expansion, and strategic positioning in key markets while maintaining its commitment to sustainable business practices through its diversified operations in cement and jute industries.
