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Shree Digvijay Cement reported a net profit of ₹39.5 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Alongside these results, the company announced a significant Brand Usage, Supply and Distributorship Agreement (BDA) with Hi-Bond Cement (India) Private Limited. This partnership involves a ₹400 crore refundable security deposit.
Under the terms of the agreement, Shree Digvijay Cement will procure and distribute cement manufactured by Hi-Bond, with operations commencing on March 19, 2026. This collaboration aims to broaden the company's product offerings and extend its market reach. The substantial security deposit underscores the scale of this commitment, intended to solidify the supply chain and drive market penetration.
Shree Digvijay Cement, part of the Verostone Group, primarily targets the Gujarat market and has consistently worked to enhance its distribution capabilities within the state. The ₹400 crore security deposit is being financed through previously secured term loans from ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, indicating a planned approach to supporting strategic growth initiatives.
The agreement means Shree Digvijay Cement will now offer Hi-Bond manufactured cement in addition to its own products, creating a new supply channel and revenue stream. This move offers potential for enhanced market penetration within Gujarat and adjacent regions through Hi-Bond's product line.
A point requiring clarification is the stated execution date for the Brand Usage, Supply and Distributorship Agreement: September 4, 2026. This date is in the future relative to the disclosure letter's date of March 20, 2026, suggesting a potential typographical error that management will likely need to address.
Shree Digvijay Cement operates in India's competitive cement market, facing larger national players like Ultratech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Ambuja Cement/ACC. Companies such as Mangalam Cement compete regionally, similar to Shree Digvijay Cement's focus. This distribution pact represents a strategic effort to compete more effectively without requiring immediate, large-scale capacity expansion.
Management is scheduled to discuss the business outlook and integration plans for this new distribution pact during a conference call on March 25, 2026.