Mumbai, April 27 -- India's largest cement maker, UltraTech Cement Ltd, posted its highest-ever annual profit in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), as strong demand helped cushion rising input costs linked to the West Asia war.

The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.8,165.64 crore for the year-crossing the Rs.8,000 crore mark for the first time and rising 35.12% year-on-year (y-o-y)-according to exchange filings, even as fuel and power expenses rose 6% and freight costs, 10%.

The Mumbai-based company also announced a special dividend of Rs.240 per share, while flagging caution on the evolving geopolitical situation heading into FY27.

Consolidated revenue rose 16.53% to Rs.88,511.53 crore, surpassing a Bloomberg estimate of Rs.88,41...