Cement companies are expected to report robust topline and volume growth amid weak pricing power during the third-quarter of the financial year 2026
The brokerage has an 'Accumulate' rating on JK Cement for a target of ₹6,173 per share; 'Buy' rating on both JK Lakshmi and JSW Cement with a target of ₹891 and ₹143, respectively
HDFC Securities estimates JK Lakshmi Cement will deliver a 10 per cent volume CAGR during FY25-FY28, with margins recovering to ₹986 per tonne in FY28E from ₹713 per tonne in FY25
Elara Capital cautions that the near-term pricing environment remains weak, with operating leverage and higher costs likely to weigh on profitability in Q2FY26 and potentially spill over into Q3FY26.
GST Council has approved a reduction in rates on cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, effective September 22, 2025
UBS stays positive on cement sector, sees price recovery, margin gains, and consolidation ahead. Top stock picks for FY26 include Ambuja, UltraTech, Dalmia Cement
Cement shares rally on Monday: Analysts view the potential GST rate cut as a sentimental booster for the sector given it may help perk up industry margins.