JK Lakshmi Cement's Q1 FY26 net profit soared 169% YoY to Rs 151.67 Cr, driven by higher volumes, better product mix, and reduced fuel costs. The company’s amalgamation of three subsidiaries is now effective, impacting restated financials. Significant capex plans include doubling Surat grinding capacity to 2.7 MTPA (Rs 225 Cr) and constructing a Rs 325 Cr railway siding at Dug. A major Rs 3000 Cr expansion will add 2.3 MTPA clinker and 8 MTPA grinding capacity across various sites, phased for completion by March 2028. Outlook for the cement sector is positive, projecting 6% volume growth for FY26.