• Volume growth target: JK Cement achieved around 18% volume growth in grey cement led by market share gains in Central India, and targets 13–14% growth to reach 22.5 to 23 million tons for the full financial year.
• Cost and pricing: While cement prices remained resilient into early July, Q2 costs per ton are projected to increase by around ₹150 due to fuel and diesel expenses before performance rebounds in the second half.
• Paints business: The paints segment generated ₹125 crore in Q1 revenue, achieved break-even during the quarter, and is targeting ₹500 to 550 crore for the full year.
• RMC segment outlook: The 8-month-old ready-mix concrete division has expanded to 17 plants, targeting approximately ₹200 crore in revenue this financial year with break-even expected in about a year.