Cement stocks rally on hopes of healthy demand. The Indian Government in Budget 2026 had announced a series of measures, which would boost cement demand substantially.
NCL Industries shares fell 3 per cent, driven by a decline across key product segments for the first quarter
Operating profit for cement firms may rise to ₹975-1,000/tonne in FY26, above the decadal average, supported by rural housing demand and realisation gains, says Crisil
Cement prices rose 6% YoY in Q1 FY26 while moderate volume growth and soft fuel costs are expected to aid profitability despite seasonal monsoon impact
Analysts at Elara Capital expect demand growth for the cement sector to rebound in FY26, driven by improved execution of government initiatives, such as the PMAY-G, and increased irrigation spending.
The cement industry will be a "key enabler" and is expected to benefit significantly from the approximately USD 2.2 trillion in investments projected in the infrastructure sector by 2030, said ACC Chairman Karan Adani. ACC Cement, part of Adani Group's cement business, which crossed the 100 MTPA capacity milestone in April 2025, is contributing to India's growth by laying a strong, sustainable foundation for a brighter tomorrow, said Adani in the latest annual report of the company. "The infrastructure sector, vital to realising India's economic ambitions by 2030, is projected to require investments of approximately USD 2.2 trillion. As a key enabler of infrastructure growth, the cement industry stands to benefit significantly from these investments," he said while addressing the shareholders. The cement sector is set for significant expansion, and its strategic priorities are designed to leverage this potential effectively, he added. ACC is part of Ambuja Cement, which holds the .
Motilal Oswal sees upside in UltraTech Cement and JK Lakshmi Cement as they expect a strong profit and margin growth over FY25-FY27
During FY26, the cement industry is expected to achieve 6.5-7.5 per cent demand growth fuelled by infrastructure projects, rural recovery and real estate momentum.
Birla Corp.'s stock rose as much as 20 per cent during the day to an upper circuit of ₹1,268.8 per share, the biggest intraday gain since May 26, 2020
The business tycoon further said that Adani Cement is now one of the most efficient cement manufacturers on the planet
ACC's stock fell as much as 6.5 per cent during the day to ₹1,931 per share, the worst intraday loss since November 21 this year
With the monsoon still two months away, cement companies stand to benefit from this seasonally strong period.
Dalmia Bharat reported a 37.18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹439 crore for the fourth quarter of 2024-25
Among companies, Shree Cement and JK Cement may register the highest operating profit gains
Limestone is a key raw material for cement. It amounts to about 65 per cent of the total raw material cost
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With industry focus shifting to volume growth in the closing quarter of the year, the likelihood of substantial price hikes in the near-term remains low due to the continued high competitive pressure
The management expects cement demand to grow on the back of likely increase in rural consumption aided by improved farm cash flows and sustained healthy demand for urban housing.
The company's consolidated net profit plunged 72.5 per cent to Rs 193 crore ($22.3 million) in the quarter ended Dec. 31
Goldman Sachs reportedly has maintained a 'Buy' rating and increased its target price to Rs 12,580, up from Rs 12,460, citing volume recovery and lower costs contributing to margin improvement