The cement sector in India is emerging as one of the most efficient globally in reducing emissions and adopting sustainable practices, but significant challenges remain, Saurabh Palsania, Joint President at Shree Cement, said.
India's cement sector is expected to witness subdued volume growth in the second quarter of Financial Year 2026 (Q2FY26) due to seasonal weakness, but improving realisations are offering a silver lining, according to a report by Nuvama.
The Indian cement sector is likely to witness a strong growth trajectory, boosted by robust economic factors, substantial infrastructure development and favourable demand-supply dynamics, a recent report by PhillipCapital indicated.
The outlook for the Indian cement sector is improving as both demand and prices are likely to rise in the coming months, according to a report by Nuvama Research.
The growth of the cement volume is expected to stay at 6-7 per cent during the Financial Year 2026, supported by a surge in demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, said ICRA in a report.
The cement sector is expected to see a 6.5-7.5 per cent demand growth this fiscal driven by a 10 per cent rise in budgetary allocation for core infrastructure ministries and on expectation that an above-normal monsoon will boost agricultural profitability, in turn lifting rural housing deman
Cement prices and volumes are expected to improve in the coming months, driven by better demand and a favourable base, according to a recent report by Nuvama Research.
The demand is expected to rise in the cement sector as the government spending ramps up, and it could pave the way for price hikes across regions in April 2025, said a report by Nuvama.
Cement prices across various states are likely to increase as state governments may impose new mineral taxes after Supreme court judgement, according to JM Financial report.
European defence orders could begin flowing as early as the first half of FY26, marking a major milestone for the sector. Given Europe's manufacturing constraints, Indian defence companies are well-positioned to capitalize on rising export opportunities.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 31: In a game-changing move for Odisha's industrial and energy sectors, the Adani Group and Jindal Steel are leading the charge with massive investments, transforming the state's infrastructure and economy. The Adani Group has committed a monumental Rs2.