Management indicated that cement demand would remain weak until calendar year 2024-end and expects a full recovery from Q4FY25, brokerage firm MOFSL said.
India Cements stock hit a new high of Rs 343.85, surging 6% in an otherwise volatile market. The stock has zoomed 50% since June 25.
After Lok Sabha Elections and Assembly elections in some States, the centre and States are expected to retain their focus on development agenda, India Cements had said on sector outlook.
As per media reports, Adani Group was evaluating multiple cement companies like Penna Cement, Saurashtra Cement, JP Associates' cement business & Vadraj Cement for acquisition.
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The surge in JK Lakshmi Cement share was fuelled by robust Q4FY24 results, which came in line with street estimates
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Dalmia Bharat stock update: Dalmia Bharat stock tumbled in Thursday's trade after the company reported a 50 per cent drop in Q4 net profit on a YoY basis.
Analysts believe cement demand would remain healthy aided by expedited pre-election government spend, continued focus of infrastructure development.
Nomura estimates margins to expand on stronger volume growth, pricing discipline and relatively lower fuel cost
Shares of Mangalam Cement hit a new high of Rs 694.40 as they surged 16 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intraday trade
A sharp surge in the stock price has seen the market capitalisation of this Aditya Brila Group firm near the Rs 3 trillion mark, BSE data shows.
While Q2 was decent despite seasonally weak, higher prices and operating leverage point to better prospects
Ambuja Cements Q1FY24 results: Shares of Ambuja Cement slipped 2 per cent in the intra-day trade to Rs 452 apiece
Management expects Ebitda growth to sustain with further improvement expected due to various efficiency and operational initiatives
The broader trend in the cement sector remains optimistic, price action riding along the overall bullish sentiment
UBS and Nomura expect volume growth of 10 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively, in FY24 aided by an uptick in the real estate cycle.
UltraTech's consolidated sales volume rose 19.6 per cent YoY at 29.96 mt, where domestic grey/white cement sales volume grew by ~20 per cent/11 per cent YoY, respectively.
Last week the Income Tax department initiated a survey action at five locations of the cement manufacturer.
Profitability of cement companies are likely to improve in fiscal 2024, owing to softening of coal and pet coke prices and better operational efficiency, says Crisil Ratings.