n: The Ramco Cements Limited An Examination of Financial Performance for FY (Q4-Mar 2023-2024)

Shareholder Name	Previous Quater Quantity(In Crores)	Current Quater Quantity(In Crores)	Previous Quater Shares(in %)	Current Quater Shares(in %)	Quater to Quater Difference
Promoters	9.95	9.99	42.11	42.29	+0.18 %
Public	3.22	3.46	13.63	14.66	+1.03 %
DII	7.78	7.62	32.92	32.23	-0.69 %
FII	1.88	1.76	7.94	7.43	-0.51 %
Government	1.60	1.60	6.78	6.78	0

Promoters’ shareholding increased from 42.11% in December 2023 to 42.29% in March 2024. This rise indicates that the promoters have strengthened their control over Company during this period.Domestic Institutional Investor’s (DII) shareholding decreased slightly from 32.92% in December 2023 to 32.23% in March 2024 , indicating that domestic institutions reduced their -0.69 stake in the company.FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) shareholding decreased from 7.94% in December 2023 to 7.43% in March 2024 ,indicating that foreign institutions reduced their investments by 1.5% in the company during the quarter. This suggests a pullback in their investment .During quater from December 2023 to March 2024, Goverenment ownership remained steady at 6.78%.This indicates that the government’s stake in the company remained consistent during this period.

Let’s delve deeper into the statistics of the investors, which could have contributed to the fluctuations in the shareholding pattern.

Shareholder Name	Previous Quarter Quantity (In crores)	Current Quarter Quantity (In crores)	Previous Quarter Shares (in %)	Current Quarter Shares (in %)	Quarter-to-Quarter Difference (%)
NALINA RAMALAKSHMI	0.176	0.160	0.75	0.68	-0.07 %
A. RAMALAKSHMI	0	0.058	0	0.25	+0.25%
SETHULAKSHMI J.	0	0.058	0	0.24	+0.24%
RAJAPALAYAM MILLS LIMITED	3.201	3.217	13.55	13.61	+ 0.06 %
LATE RAMACHANDRA RAJA CHITTAMMAL	0.074	0	0.31	0	-0.31%

NALINA RAMALAKSHMI faced a downturn in profitability this quarter, witnessing a decline of -0.07 % in profits compared to the previous quarter. Delving into the underlying factors driving this shift is crucial for charting a path towards sustained financial growth.RAJAPALAYAM MILLS LIMITED has showcased a remarkable improvement in profitability for this quarter, registering a significant increase of 0.06 % in net profit. This signifies adept cost management strategies, amplified revenue streams, or a harmonious blend of both, underscoring the shareholder’s positive impact on the company’s financial health.A. RAMALAKSHMI had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 0.25% of shares in the current quarter.SETHULAKSHMI J. had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 0.24% of shares in the current quarter.LATE RAMACHANDRA RAJA CHITTAMMAL had 0.31% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.

Shareholder Name	Previous Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Current Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Previous Quater Shares (in %)	Current Quater Shares (in %)	Quater-to-Quater Difference (%)
Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital up to Rs. 2 lakhs	1.881	1.939	7.96	8.21	+ 0.25 %
Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 2 lakhs	0.521	0.538	2.21	2.28	+ 0.07 %
Non Resident Indians (NRIs)	0.065	0.073	0.28	0.31	+ 0.03 %
Bodies Corporate	0.468	0.530	1.98	2.24	+ 0.26 %
Any Other (specify)	0.109	0.207	0.46	0.87	+ 0.41 %
Clearing Members	0.000	0.096	0	0.41	+ 0.41 %
HUF	0.072	0.073	0.3	0.31	+ 0.01 %

Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital up to Rs. 2 lakhs lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.25 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 2 lakhs lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.07 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Non Resident Indians (NRIs) lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.03 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Bodies Corporate lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.26 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Any Other (specify) lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.41 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, Clearing Members lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.41 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.Spearheading a savvy charge towards increased profitability, HUF lifts the bar with a remarkable 0.01 % enhancement in net profit, revealing adroit resource allocation and sharpened commercial instincts.

Shareholder Name	Previous Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Current Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Previous Quater Shares (in %)	Current Quater Shares (in %)	Quater-to-Quater Difference (%)
Mutual Funds/	4.356	4.215	18.43	17.84	-0.59 %
HSBC MIDCAP FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	0.310	0	1.31	+1.31%
ICICI PRUDENTIAL MULTICAP FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	0.361	0	1.53	+1.53%
TATA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	0.402	0	1.7	+1.7%
SBI ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	0.403	0	1.7	+1.7%
KOTAK EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	1.554	0	6.58	+6.58%
Alternate Investment Funds	0.011	0.007	0.05	0.03	-0.02 %
Insurance Companies	3.412	3.395	14.44	14.37	-0.07 %
ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED	0.357	0.359	1.51	1.52	+ 0.01 %
HDFC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED	0.438	0.413	1.86	1.75	-0.11 %
SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD	0.929	0.843	3.93	3.57	-0.36 %
LICI ULIP-GROWTH FUND & Other Sub Accounts	0	1.506	0	6.37	+6.37%
TATA MUTICAP FUND and Various Sub Accounts	0.375	0	1.59	0	-1.59%
SBI CONTRA FUND and Various Sub Accounts	0.393	0	1.66	0	-1.66%
HSBC MIDCAP FUND and Various Sub Accounts	0.552	0	2.34	0	-2.34%
KOTAK EQUITY HYBRID and Various Sub Accounts	1.599	0	6.77	0	-6.77%
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA and Other account	1.414	0	5.98	0	-5.98%

Mutual Funds/ decreased their stake from 17.84% in the previous quarter to 18.43% in the current quarter. It describes a decrease in stakes over consecutive quarters, specifically by -0.59 %.Alternate Investment Funds decreased their stake from 0.03% in the previous quarter to 0.05% in the current quarter. It describes a decrease in stakes over consecutive quarters, specifically by -0.02 %.Insurance Companies decreased their stake from 14.37% in the previous quarter to 14.44% in the current quarter. It describes a decrease in stakes over consecutive quarters, specifically by -0.07 %.The latest quarter saw a considerable enhancement in profitability for ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, reflecting an uptick of 0.01 % in their net earnings. Such an outcome implies the successful implementation of sound cost optimization techniques and increased income sources, ultimately highlighting the favorable effect of the investor on the corporation’s overall monetary welfare.HDFC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED decreased their stake from 1.75% in the previous quarter to 1.86% in the current quarter. It describes a decrease in stakes over consecutive quarters, specifically by -0.11 %.SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD decreased their stake from 3.57% in the previous quarter to 3.93% in the current quarter. It describes a decrease in stakes over consecutive quarters, specifically by -0.36 %.HSBC MIDCAP FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 1.31% of shares in the current quarter.ICICI PRUDENTIAL MULTICAP FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 1.53% of shares in the current quarter.TATA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 1.7% of shares in the current quarter.SBI ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 1.7% of shares in the current quarter.KOTAK EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 6.58% of shares in the current quarter.LICI ULIP-GROWTH FUND & Other Sub Accounts had no shares in the previous quarter but now holds 6.37% of shares in the current quarter.TATA MUTICAP FUND and Various Sub Accounts had 1.59% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.SBI CONTRA FUND and Various Sub Accounts had 1.66% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.HSBC MIDCAP FUND and Various Sub Accounts had 2.34% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.KOTAK EQUITY HYBRID and Various Sub Accounts had 6.77% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA and Other account had 5.98% of shares in the previous quarter but exited in the current quarter.

Shareholder Name	Previous Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Current Quarter Quantity (In Crores)	Previous Quater Shares (in %)	Current Quater Shares (in %)	Quater-to-Quater Difference (%)
Foreign Portfolio Investors Category I	1.877	1.756	7.94	7.43	-0.51 %

Profitability dwindled by -0.51 % for Foreign Portfolio Investors Category I in comparison to the preceding quarter. To secure a foundation for prospective sustainable progress, investigating the factors prompting this decline is vital.