cement market India
Railways Cut Freight Rates to Boost Bulk Cement Transport
Indian Railways has reduced freight charges for bulk cement movement to 85 paise per gross tonne kilometre, making rail transport more competitive than...
Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 as demand and margins recover
India’s cement sector is expected to witness sharp price increases in early 2026, driven by improving demand, seasonal construction activity and a gradual...
India’s Cement Industry Poised for Steady Growth on Infrastructure and Housing Push
India’s cement industry is set for steady growth in FY27, supported by housing and infrastructure demand, stable capacity utilisation, and gradual improvement in...
Indian Cement Industry Set for Strong Expansion with Major Capacity Additions
Crisil reports that India’s cement industry is entering a major expansion cycle with 160 to 170 MT of new capacity planned between FY26...
Cement Sector Eyes Strong Rebound in FY26 on Government Push, Rural Demand
With a subdued FY25, India’s cement sector is looking forward to a robust FY26, driven by increased government infrastructure expenditure and revived rural...
JK Cement Q4 Profit Rises 64.5% at ₹361.3 Cr, FY25 Revenue Crosses ₹12,000 Cr
JK Cement Ltd (JKCL) had a strong quarter in Q4 FY25 with consolidated net profit rising 64.5% year-on-year at ₹361.33 crore. This is...
Ambuja Cements Takes Over 37.8% Shareholding in Orient Cement, Becomes Promoter
Ambuja Cements, which is owned by the Adani Group, has finalized its takeout of a 37.8% shareholding in Orient Cement Ltd (OCL), becoming...
UltraTech Cement Enters Wires & Cables, Acquires Kesoram
UltraTech Cement, the flagship firm of Aditya Birla Group, has ventured into the wires and cables segment with ₹1,800 crore investment. It will set...
UltraTech Cement Beats Street Estimates Despite Margins Squeeze
UltraTech rose by 6.81% as investors welcomed the outcomes on Thursday, making it close ₹11,422.70 at BSE. A steep decline in margin was...
