NSE: AMBUJACEM · 7 October 2026
- Ambuja Cements Ltd shares moved lower by 1.29% to close at 356.9 on Tuesday, trading near the lower end of its intraday range of 352.8 to 362.75.
- ACC Limited successfully commissioned a 2.4 million ton per annum greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa, Uttar Pradesh. Simultaneously, Bulk Cement (Corporation) India Limited commissioned a 3.00 million ton per annum cement blending unit at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions lift the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
- Trading volume was 2.33 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Ambuja Cements share price falling on 7 October 2026?
Ambuja Cements Ltd shares moved lower by 1.29% to close at 356.9 on Tuesday, trading near the lower end of its intraday range of 352.8 to 362.75.
The broader market also faced downward pressure during the session, with the Nifty declining by 0.76%. Ambuja Cements underperformed the wider market index while extending its recent pullback, bringing its 5-day return to -4.57% and its 20-day return to -10.1%.
On the operational front, the company recently announced that its subsidiary ACC Limited successfully commissioned a 2.4 million ton per annum greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa in Uttar Pradesh, while another subsidiary commissioned a 3.00 million ton per annum cement blending unit at Kalamboli in Maharashtra, bringing total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA. Additionally, the company recently secured shareholder approval for the scheme of amalgamation involving ACC Limited through NCLT-convened meetings, though these corporate updates served as ongoing context rather than direct catalysts for today's price decline.
34.42 lakh shares traded by 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 14.77 lakh shares (2.33 times). The five-day average daily volume was 22.64 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 6 October 2026 showed 12.78 lakh shares delivered, representing 54.25% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 23,348 trades.
Today's decline appears consistent with ongoing downward momentum and broader market weakness, with no single company-specific event directly triggering the sell-off.
Latest Company Developments
ACC Limited successfully commissioned a 2.4 million ton per annum greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa, Uttar Pradesh. Simultaneously, Bulk Cement (Corporation) India Limited commissioned a 3.00 million ton per annum cement blending unit at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions lift the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
Expands manufacturing footprint and regional delivery scale in key markets.
The company submitted the combined scrutinizer's report following the NCLT-convened meeting of equity shareholders held on September 29, 2026. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the scheme of amalgamation of ACC Limited with Ambuja Cements Limited, meeting statutory majorities under the Companies Act and SEBI guidelines.
Advances the corporate restructuring and consolidation plan within the group.
the outcome of the Board Meeting held on July 28, 2026, inter alia, approving the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Notice of Court Covened General Meeting to be held on September 29, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 9.12% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 8.73% on 10 April 2026, a change of +0.39 percentage points.
The filing reported 54 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' following operational updates and strategic positioning.
Maintained a 'Buy' rating with a target price of 600, highlighting growth visibility and capacity expansion plans.
What to Watch Next
- Execution and volume ramp-up from the newly commissioned grinding and blending units in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
- Further regulatory and NCLT updates regarding the ongoing amalgamation schemes for ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited
- Cash volume and delivery participation trends relative to the 20-day average
- Quarterly financial performance and management commentary on cement realizations and demand
Other Dated Coverage
- Why Ambuja Cements Shares Fell 3.14% Today: Market Context & Analysis | 1 October 2026 — 1 October 2026
- Why Ambuja Cements Shares Are Up 2.26% Today on Higher Volume | 30 September 2026 — 30 September 2026
- Ambuja Cements Share Price Slips 2.30%: Key Levels & Market Context | 29 September 2026 — 29 September 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Ambuja Cements company news?
ACC Limited successfully commissioned a 2.4 million ton per annum greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa, Uttar Pradesh. Simultaneously, Bulk Cement (Corporation) India Limited commissioned a 3.00 million ton per annum cement blending unit at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions lift the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
How strong was Ambuja Cements’s trading volume?
34.42 lakh shares traded, 2.33 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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