NSE: DALBHARAT · 27 October 2026
- Dalmia Bharat Ltd. shares fell 6.62% today, settling at ₹1,518.10 after opening at ₹1,536.00 and hitting an intraday low of ₹1,502.30, which also marks the stock's 52-week low.
- Dalmia Bharat Limited reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, posting revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore and an EBITDA of ₹493 crore. The company recorded a net loss of ₹205 crore after recognizing an impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets including captive power plants and a brand, alongside a one-time charge of ₹57 crore for an employee separation scheme. Concurrently, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share with a record date of October 30, 2026.
- Trading volume was 8.55 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Dalmia Bharat share price falling on 27 October 2026?
Dalmia Bharat Ltd. shares fell 6.62% today, settling at ₹1,518.10 after opening at ₹1,536.00 and hitting an intraday low of ₹1,502.30, which also marks the stock's 52-week low.
While the broader Nifty benchmark edged down by 0.02%, the Nifty Metal sector index managed a modest gain of 0.39%, indicating that Dalmia Bharat underperformed both the broader market and select sector benchmarks during the session amid an extended 20-day negative return trend of -10.71%.
The downward price movement coincided with the company's release of its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, which reported a net loss of ₹205 crore impacted by asset impairment charges and employee separation expenses, alongside an interim dividend announcement of ₹4 per equity share.
6.24 lakh shares traded by 27 October 2026 · 02:55 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 72,971 shares (8.55 times). The five-day average daily volume was 46,831 shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 21,414 shares delivered, representing 39.18% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 11,977 trades.
The stock declined 6.62% and hit a 52-week low following the release of Q2 FY27 financial results that revealed a net loss driven by asset impairments and employee separation costs, aligning the downward move directly with the earnings announcement.
Latest Company Developments
Dalmia Bharat Limited reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, posting revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore and an EBITDA of ₹493 crore. The company recorded a net loss of ₹205 crore after recognizing an impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets including captive power plants and a brand, alongside a one-time charge of ₹57 crore for an employee separation scheme. Concurrently, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share with a record date of October 30, 2026.
The financial update details material operational costs and one-time impairments that directly influence investor sentiment regarding near-term profitability.
The company announced that trial runs began at its 3.6 million tonnes per annum Belgaum clinker line in October 2026, ahead of schedule. Additionally, a 3 million tonnes per annum cement mill at the same location is expected to enter trial runs soon as part of ongoing expansion efforts.
Early trial runs signal progress on capacity expansion milestones, supporting long-term strategic growth goals.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, received a Letter of Intent from the Resolution Professional after its resolution plan for Bhilai Jaypee Cement Limited was approved by the Committee of Creditors. The target asset includes a 2.2 million tonnes per annum grinding unit in Chhattisgarh and a 1.1 million tonnes per annum clinker unit in Madhya Pradesh, pending final regulatory and NCLT approvals.
This prospective acquisition highlights the company's ongoing inorganic expansion strategy within core domestic markets.
Dalmia Bharat Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of Dividend is 30-Oct-2026.
Dalmia Bharat Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 26, 2026, declared Interim Dividend of Rs. 4 per equity share.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 15.59% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 16.62% on 30 June 2026, a change of -1.03 percentage points.
The filing reported 25 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Progress on the NCLT approval process for the acquisition of Bhilai Jaypee Cement Limited
- Commercial ramp-up and stabilization of the newly initiated Belgaum clinker unit trial runs
- Execution of upcoming shareholder entitlement for the interim dividend of ₹4 per share ahead of the October 30, 2026 record date
- Management commentary regarding cement price realization trends and cost optimization initiatives
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Dalmia Bharat company news?
Dalmia Bharat Limited reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, posting revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore and an EBITDA of ₹493 crore. The company recorded a net loss of ₹205 crore after recognizing an impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets including captive power plants and a brand, alongside a one-time charge of ₹57 crore for an employee separation scheme. Concurrently, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share with a record date of October 30, 2026.
How strong was Dalmia Bharat’s trading volume?
6.24 lakh shares traded, 8.55 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 27 October 2026 · 02:55 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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