NSE: AMBUJACEM · 29 October 2026
- Ambuja Cements Ltd shares edged higher by 1.00% today, closing at ₹354.70 after moving between an intraday low of ₹349.10 and a high of ₹361.85.
- Subsidiaries of Ambuja Cements successfully commissioned a 2.4 MTPA greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa in Uttar Pradesh and a 3.0 MTPA cement blending unit with 1.0 MTPA additional capacity at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions increased the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
- Trading volume was 3.59 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Ambuja Cements share price rising on 29 October 2026?
Ambuja Cements Ltd shares edged higher by 1.00% today, closing at ₹354.70 after moving between an intraday low of ₹349.10 and a high of ₹361.85.
The broader market demonstrated positive momentum, with the benchmark Nifty index gaining 1.05% and the Nifty Metal sector index advancing 0.67%. Ambuja Cements tracked the broader market recovery, outperforming the sector benchmark slightly while staging a modest rebound from its recent 20-day return drop of 3.02% and a 5-day decline of 2.29%.
Today's price action coincided with the company releasing its financial results and operational updates for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company also announced the approval for the acquisition of a 26% equity stake in SWE Renewables Limited and advanced its 'One Cement Platform' integration initiatives following recent NCLT-convened meetings.
1.23 crore shares traded by 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 34.21 lakh shares (3.59 times). The five-day average daily volume was 62.89 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 28 October 2026 showed 41.08 lakh shares delivered, representing 47.68% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 46,668 trades.
The stock's 1.00% gain accompanied by significantly elevated trading volumes (3.59 times the 20-day average) aligns with the release of the September 2026 quarter financial results and strategic corporate updates.
Latest Company Developments
Subsidiaries of Ambuja Cements successfully commissioned a 2.4 MTPA greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa in Uttar Pradesh and a 3.0 MTPA cement blending unit with 1.0 MTPA additional capacity at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions increased the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
Expands manufacturing footprint and supports management's growth trajectory heading into the second half of the fiscal year.
India's Ambuja Cements reports quarterly profit drop as fuel, freight costs rise Reuters
Ambuja Cements Q2 profit falls 90% to Rs 236 crore as costs squeeze margins, high base comes into play Moneycontrol.com
Notice of Court Covened General Meeting to be held on September 29, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 8.92% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 9.12% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.20 percentage points.
The filing reported 55 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' reflecting confidence in structural earnings drivers and operational expansion.
What to Watch Next
- Execution and ramp-up of newly commissioned capacities totaling 4.6 MTPA in Q2 and scheduled H2 additions.
- Progress on the proposed amalgamations of ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited with Ambuja Cements towards the One Cement Platform.
- Sustained realization of cost targets of ₹4,250 per tonne by FY27 amidst fluctuating fuel and petcoke prices.
- Delivery volume trends and cash market participation relative to the 20-day average volume of 3.59x.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Ambuja Cements company news?
Subsidiaries of Ambuja Cements successfully commissioned a 2.4 MTPA greenfield cement grinding unit at Salai Banwa in Uttar Pradesh and a 3.0 MTPA cement blending unit with 1.0 MTPA additional capacity at Kalamboli in Maharashtra. These additions increased the company's total consolidated cement capacity to 113.45 MTPA.
How strong was Ambuja Cements’s trading volume?
1.23 crore shares traded, 3.59 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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