While UltraTech and Shree Cement have risen 13-16 per cent since their December lows, ACC and Ambuja Cements have lagged, with gains of 6-9 per cent
Profitability, declining costs are positives, but demand revival key for any upside
Having witnessed a strong demand environment during H2FY18 till FY19, domestic cement firms are likely to report subdued sales volume in Q1FY20
Analysts see the move as an attempt to move towards being a building materials company and not a pure cement maker
Analysts see the move as an attempt to move towards being a building materials company and not a pure cement maker
Both companies have been shying away from infrastructure contracts, where demand is growing
While details on material swap are awaited, brand and marketing synergies as well as re-rating of the two stocks will be delayed