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<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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<ul><li>Cement demand expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued performance in H1FY25, with year-on-year (YoY) growth of only 2–3%, cement demand witnessed a notable recovery in Q3 and Q4FY25, expanding at a high singledigit pace.</li><li>This positive momentum is expected to sustain into Q1FY26, supported by increased government capital expenditure and a revival in construction activity.</li><li>For the full year FY25, the industry recorded overall growth in the range of 4–5%.</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.

Cement demand expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued performance in H1FY25, with year-on-year (YoY) growth of only 2–3%, cement demand witnessed a notable recovery in Q3 and Q4FY25, expanding at a high singledigit pace.This positive momentum is expected to sustain into Q1FY26, supported by increased government capital expenditure and a revival in construction activity.For the full year FY25, the industry recorded overall growth in the range of 4–5%.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.

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<li>The Indian cement industry saw strong demand in Q4 FY25, with industry volume growth of 4% YoY and leading players reporting double-digit sales growth.</li>
<li>Demand in April 2025 was weak across most regions due to severe heatwaves and labor shortages, slowing construction activity significantly.</li>
<li>Cement demand is expected to grow at 7–8% in FY26, driven by infrastructure projects and housing, with major players expanding capacity.</li>
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The Indian cement industry saw strong demand in Q4 FY25, with industry volume growth of 4% YoY and leading players reporting double-digit sales growth.
Demand in April 2025 was weak across most regions due to severe heatwaves and labor shortages, slowing construction activity significantly.
Cement demand is expected to grow at 7–8% in FY26, driven by infrastructure projects and housing, with major players expanding capacity.


<ul><li>Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance’s (BAF) Q4FY25 earnings missed our estimates on account of elevated credit costs (2.3% annualised), despite steady AUM growth (+26% YoY) and improving operating efficiency</li><li>A challenging macro continued to take a toll on asset quality as credit costs trended north of management guidance (2.1% for FY25) even as the management guided for marginal moderation in FY26 credit costs to ~1.9%</li><li>BAF’s post-pandemic cross-functional investments are gradually reflecting in higher throughput and efficiency gains (C/I at 33%, opex-to-AUM at 3.9%), which are likely to sustain over FY26E-FY27E</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.

Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance’s (BAF) Q4FY25 earnings missed our estimates on account of elevated credit costs (2.3% annualised), despite steady AUM growth (+26% YoY) and improving operating efficiencyA challenging macro continued to take a toll on asset quality as credit costs trended north of management guidance (2.1% for FY25) even as the management guided for marginal moderation in FY26 credit costs to ~1.9%BAF’s post-pandemic cross-functional investments are gradually reflecting in higher throughput and efficiency gains (C/I at 33%, opex-to-AUM at 3.9%), which are likely to sustain over FY26E-FY27EContent 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.

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Finance, Trent, Ambuja Cement, Oberoi Realty, IndiaMART InterMESH

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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.


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Ambuja Cements Limited is an Indian cement producing company that manufactures and markets cement, clinker, and related products for domestic and export markets. Its product portfolio includes ordinary portland cement, portland pozzolana cement, and ready-mix concrete. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1983.

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