Star Cement Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Star Cement's CEO is Tushar Bhajanka, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.26% of the company’s shares, worth ₹209.86M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.2 years and 9.3 years respectively.
Key information
Tushar Bhajanka
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 3.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 12
540575: Leadership Transitions And Forthcoming Results Are Expected To Support Confidence
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Star Cement slightly, from ₹367.59 to ₹363.08. This reflects small adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 29
540575: Upcoming Board Meeting And Leadership Changes Will Support Confidence
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Star Cement to ₹367.59 from ₹372.73, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 13:30 IST to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 04
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Highlight Risk From High Implied Fair Value
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Star Cement essentially steady at ₹197.16, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions driving this small recalibration. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept essentially unchanged at ₹197.16, with only a rounding-level difference from the prior figure.Narrative Update • Apr 19
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Highlight Pressure From Lower Forward P/E
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Star Cement from ₹200.61 to ₹197.16, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 6, 2026 to consider, approve and take on record the unaudited standalone financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 05
540575: Upcoming Q3 Results And Slightly Higher Returns Will Support Confidence
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Star Cement from ₹375 to about ₹373, reflecting refreshed assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 21
540575: Upcoming Earnings Update And Forward P/E Assumptions Will Guide Fair Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement by about ₹5, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher revenue growth at 10.06%, a profit margin estimate of 8.48%, a forward P/E of 29.92, and a largely unchanged discount rate of 14.81%. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 07
540575: Upcoming Q3 Review And Revised Outlook Will Support Long Term Confidence
Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement from ₹355.11 to ₹375.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and an adjusted future P/E outlook. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Feb 06, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
540575: Future P/E Reset And Earnings Review Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Star Cement from ₹260 to about ₹195.65, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider, approve, and take on record the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 07
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Reinforce Confidence In Long Term Prospects
Narrative Update on Star Cement Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement to ₹355.11, with the change largely tied to updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples in their models. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 6, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 24
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have made a small cut to their price target for Star Cement to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions and a modestly adjusted fair value estimate. They continue to factor in updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 09
540575: Future P/E Repricing Will Drive Upside Despite Cautious Forecasts
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Star Cement from ₹211.00 to ₹260.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that they believe more accurately reflect the company’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Nov 04, 2025, to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended Sep 30, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).Narrative Update • Dec 26
540575: Upcoming Fundraising Plans Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Star Cement slightly higher to reflect a modest increase in long term fair value. This is supported by marginally stronger revenue growth assumptions and a steadier future valuation multiple, partly offset by a slight reduction in projected profit margins and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Dec 12
540575: Upcoming Fundraising Plans Will Support A Positive Long Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Star Cement from ₹360 to about ₹357 per share, citing slightly lower forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins, alongside a marginally higher discount rate and a small reduction in expected future valuation multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, to evaluate multiple options for raising funds, including bonds, debentures, non convertible debt, equity shares, warrants, and other instruments, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals (company filing) Extraordinary shareholders meeting via postal ballot on November 17, 2025, to seek approval for raising funds through issuance of securities (company filing) Board meeting on November 4, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target, represented by fair value, has fallen slightly from ₹360.0 to about ₹356.5 per share.
Narrative Update • Nov 05
540575: Profit Margins Will Remain Strong Amid Stable Revenue and Fundraising Plans
Analysts have maintained their price target for Star Cement at ₹302.09 per share, citing stable expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. This decision comes despite minor adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift Star Cement Price Target as Profit Margins Improve Despite Lower Revenue Outlook
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Star Cement from ₹301.18 to ₹302.09. They cite modest improvements in projected profit margins, even though the revenue growth outlook has been marginally reduced.Narrative Update • Oct 08
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Analysts have increased their price target for Star Cement from ₹286.18 to ₹301.18, citing updated evaluations of the company’s profit margin and anticipated performance metrics. What's in the News An upcoming Board Meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2025.Narrative Update • Aug 30
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Despite virtually unchanged net profit margin and forward P/E, Star Cement's consensus analyst price target has been upgraded from ₹266.55 to ₹286.18. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated Q1 FY26 financial results.Narrative Update • Aug 16
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Driven by a modest improvement in net profit margin with the future P/E remaining steady, Star Cement's consensus analyst price target has been revised upward from ₹251.82 to ₹266.55. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q1 ended June 30, 2025.
New Narrative • Feb 19
Clinker Capacity Expansion And WHRS Will Drive Future Efficiencies
Expansion in clinker capacity and waste heat recovery systems will improve operational efficiency, boosting revenue and EBITDA margins.CEO
Tushar Bhajanka
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Tushar Bhajanka serves as Director of Star Cement Limited since August 8, 2023 and is its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer from 2026 and was its and Deputy Managing Director until 2026. Mr....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD & Chairman | 23.7yrs | ₹19.80m | 12.18% ₹ 10.0b | |
| MD, CEO & Director | less than a year | no data | 0.26% ₹ 209.9m | |
| Joint President | no data | ₹9.95m | no data | |
| Joint President | no data | ₹12.38m | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 8.7yrs | ₹13.59m | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer | no data | ₹25.72m | no data | |
| Compliance Officer & Company Secretary | 8.9yrs | ₹3.90m | no data | |
| Chief Human Resource Officer | no data | ₹11.74m | no data | |
| Executive Director | 3.2yrs | ₹29.00m | 0.024% ₹ 20.1m | |
| MD & Executive Non-Independent Director | no data | ₹19.80m | 4.36% ₹ 3.6b | |
| Chief Mineral Resource Officer | no data | ₹12.68m | no data | |
| Chief Commercial & Corporate Affairs Officer | 1.8yrs | ₹7.50m | no data |
3.2yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 540575's management team is considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD & Chairman | 23.7yrs | ₹19.80m | 12.18% ₹ 10.0b | |
| MD, CEO & Director | 2.9yrs | no data | 0.26% ₹ 209.9m | |
| Executive Director | 23.3yrs | ₹29.00m | 0.024% ₹ 20.1m | |
| MD & Executive Non-Independent Director | 23.7yrs | ₹19.80m | 4.36% ₹ 3.6b | |
| Vice Chairman | 23.7yrs | ₹19.80m | 10.76% ₹ 8.8b | |
| Additional Non-Executive Director | 4.4yrs | no data | 2.81% ₹ 2.3b | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | ₹250.00k | 0.00025% ₹ 205.5k | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | ₹970.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 6.3yrs | ₹690.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | ₹300.00k | no data | |
| Additional Independent Director | 4.4yrs | ₹630.00k | no data | |
| Director of Star Cement Meghalaya Limited | no data | ₹599.00k | no data |
9.3yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 540575's board of directors are considered experienced (9.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/29 00:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Star Cement Limited is covered by 19 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manish Valecha | Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited |
| null null | Antique Stockbroking Ltd. |
| Milind Raginwar | BOB Capital Markets Ltd. |