Improved realisations driven by volume and premiumisation amid steady selling prices and cost of inputs will lead to a 250-300 basis points (bps) growth in the profitability of cement manufacturers this fiscal, according to Crisil.
The decline in Consumer Price Index (CPI) or retail inflation due to massive GST rate rationalisation has been around 25 bps so far in the September-November 2025 period, according to estimates put forth by SBI Research.
The US Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage point), citing rising downside risks to employment and a moderate pace of economic expansion.
The US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to 3.5-3.75 per cent, its lowest level in over three years, CBS News reported. Officials signalled only one rate cut next year amid slowing job growth and persistent inflation, while divisions emerged within the committee over the latest de
Cement manufacturers are expected to see a significant improvement in profitability this fiscal, with operating margins set to rise by 250-300 basis points (bps) owing to better realisations supported by premiumisation and stable input costs, according to Crisil Intelligence.
New Delhi [India], December 6: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 5.25 percent. This marks the fourth rate reduction in 2025, totalling a cumulative 125 bps cut since the start of the year. This decisive move comes against a b
The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate cut in its Monetary Policy Committee meeting today was quite appropriate decision taken at a time of unusually low inflation and expected moderation in economic growth.
"The accompanying liquidity-enhancing measures, including open market purchases and forex swaps, underscore the growth-supportive nature of this policy decision. The repo rate cut is expected to support growth next fiscal, as monetary policy typically has a lagged effect."
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], November 19: Aztec Fluids & Machinery Limited (BSE: INE0SCB01016), a leading provider of Industrial Coding, Marking and Traceability solutions, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of FY26. The company delivered stable topline gro
The report highlighted that its expectation is driven mainly by continued downside surprises in headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. "On monetary policy, we expect the RBI to ease rates 25bp in the Dec-25 policy meeting, with a terminal policy rate of 5.25 per cent".
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17: Shri Keshav Cement & Infra Limited (BSE - 530977), engaged in the manufacturing of Cement and Solar Power Generation and Distribution in the state of Karnataka has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for Q2 & H1 FY26.