New Delhi, April 28 -- Industry bellwether UltraTech Cement Ltd isn't losing sleep over current input cost inflation pressures. It is confident that headwinds from increased cost of imported coal, petroleum coke, packaging and logistics expenses are largely manageable in the June quarter (Q1FY27).

It does not expect an impact on its Q1FY27 profitability as price hikes in April would sustain, thus absorbing cost inflation. In Q4FY26, grey cement prices improved by around 2.5% sequentially. If April hikes sustain, realization outlook improves. In the last month, stocks of large listed cement makers, including UltraTech, have risen by 9-15% as the industry seeks to save margins through price hikes.

But what gives UltraTech an edge in a vol...