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<ul><li>Demand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in Q2FY26, impacted by the extended monsoon and GST rate cut announcement, which was implemented with a lag</li><li>Cement demand in Q4FY25/Q1FY26 remained subdued at ~3-5% YoY, Q2 performance too, following the same trajectory, remained similar, in our view</li><li>While the aggregate sales volume for our coverage universe is expected to increase by 9% YoY (impact of Orient Cement and India Cements acquisitions), LTL volumes should grow at ~3.4% YoY (on a low base of ~2% YoY)</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Demand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in Q2FY26, impacted by the extended monsoon and GST rate cut announcement, which was implemented with a lagCement demand in Q4FY25/Q1FY26 remained subdued at ~3-5% YoY, Q2 performance too, following the same trajectory, remained similar, in our viewWhile the aggregate sales volume for our coverage universe is expected to increase by 9% YoY (impact of Orient Cement and India Cements acquisitions), LTL volumes should grow at ~3.4% YoY (on a low base of ~2% YoY)Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

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<ul><li>The SET came under profit-taking pressure after rising for three consecutive days last week, amid a lack of new positive catalysts and a weaker baht.</li><li>Market sentiment remains positive, as selling volume has not increased significantly.</li><li>We recommend selective speculation, as we believe the index is currently in a short-term consolidation phase before a potential rebound.</li></ul>

The SET came under profit-taking pressure after rising for three consecutive days last week, amid a lack of new positive catalysts and a weaker baht.Market sentiment remains positive, as selling volume has not increased significantly.We recommend selective speculation, as we believe the index is currently in a short-term consolidation phase before a potential rebound.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 7, 2025

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<li>Pan-India average cement prices have surged by 8% year-on-year to approximately Rs 360 per 50-kg bag, driven by escalating fuel and raw material costs, notably imported petcoke and gypsum.</li>
<li>The price surge indicates a shift in the balance of power within the highly consolidated Indian cement sector.</li>
<li>With input costs rising, companies are demonstrating newfound pricing power, a critical factor for protecting and expanding operating margins in an energy-intensive business.</li>
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Pan-India average cement prices have surged by 8% year-on-year to approximately Rs 360 per 50-kg bag, driven by escalating fuel and raw material costs, notably imported petcoke and gypsum.
The price surge indicates a shift in the balance of power within the highly consolidated Indian cement sector.
With input costs rising, companies are demonstrating newfound pricing power, a critical factor for protecting and expanding operating margins in an energy-intensive business.


Indian Cement: Cost Headwinds Meet Robust Demand, Forging Pricing Power

<ul><li>Subdued demand growth, despite a low base, cement prices continue to recover in east/south regions: Cement demand in Q1FY26 has been muted with ~4-5% growth YoY, despite a low base</li><li>This is majorly attributed to early onset of monsoon in India this time</li><li>We estimate our coverage universe to report 7% YoY volume growth in Q1FY26</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Subdued demand growth, despite a low base, cement prices continue to recover in east/south regions: Cement demand in Q1FY26 has been muted with ~4-5% growth YoY, despite a low baseThis is majorly attributed to early onset of monsoon in India this timeWe estimate our coverage universe to report 7% YoY volume growth in Q1FY26Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement: Margin Recovery Continues as Prices Firm Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ultratech-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:181:1" rel="noopener">Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN)</a> saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ambuja-cements-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14745:1" rel="noopener">Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN)</a> is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jk-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9744:1" rel="noopener">JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)</a>’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.</li>
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Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN) saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  

Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN) is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  

JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.


Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

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ACC Limited  manufactures a range of cements and blended cements. The Company also manufactures gypsum and refractory products such as Brown Tabular Alumina. The Company provides turnkey and application consulting services for setting up and operating cement plants and refractories. The Company owns cement plants throughout India.

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Cement (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

vDemand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in...

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 7, 2025

The SET came under profit-taking pressure after rising for three consecutive days last week, amid a lack of new positive catalysts and a weaker baht.

Krungthai XSpring

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Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.

Nimish Maheshwari

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Subdued demand growth, despite a low base, cement prices continue to recover in east/south regions: Cement demand in Q1FY26 has been muted with ~4...

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Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

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Cement (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

vDemand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in...

HDFC Securities

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 7, 2025

The SET came under profit-taking pressure after rising for three consecutive days last week, amid a lack of new positive catalysts and a weaker baht.

Krungthai XSpring

Indian Cement: Cost Headwinds Meet Robust Demand, Forging Pricing Power

​Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.

Nimish Maheshwari

Cement: Margin Recovery Continues as Prices Firm Up

Subdued demand growth, despite a low base, cement prices continue to recover in east/south regions: Cement demand in Q1FY26 has been muted with ~4...

HDFC Securities

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.