Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 12,544 million and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 668 million for the 1st quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to a turnover of Rs. 11,665 million and a PAT of Rs. 707 million, in the same period last year. The growth in turnover was driven by a year-on-year volume growth and sustained industry momentum from the previous Financial Year, supported by the commencement of new construction projects.

The period under review commenced with trade-related uncertainty, as potential high tariffs on Sri Lankan exports threatened to erode foreign exchange reserves. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East causing global fuel price volatility risks coupled with a mar...