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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Weak seasonal demand and decline in prices against the backdrop of high input costs would mean muted realizations</li><li>The trend in cement pricing has been discouraging so far.</li><li>The news regarding CCI’s investigation on cement companies might be a factor for subdued pricing.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Weak seasonal demand and decline in prices against the backdrop of high input costs would mean muted realizationsThe trend in cement pricing has been discouraging so far.The news regarding CCI’s investigation on cement companies might be a factor for subdued pricing.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 Sector - Elevated Energy Costs to Weigh on Margins

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Summary of change in recommendation of our coverage universe: We have cut targets prices for our covered companies by 10-30% on account of reduced earnings expectations as well as lower target multiples.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Near term earnings outlook weak and positive triggers missing: We expect earnings to remain weak for the cement sector for the next two quarters on account of elevated costs and weak realizations amid a seasonally weak demand period.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Reversal in coal and crude prices can offer some solace: We believe that high competitive intensity will subside once the inflationary pressures recede and hence reversal of higher coal and crude prices is important.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Summary of change in recommendation of our coverage universe: We have cut targets prices for our covered companies by 10-30% on account of reduced earnings expectations as well as lower target multiples.Near term earnings outlook weak and positive triggers missing: We expect earnings to remain weak for the cement sector for the next two quarters on account of elevated costs and weak realizations amid a seasonally weak demand period.Reversal in coal and crude prices can offer some solace: We believe that high competitive intensity will subside once the inflationary pressures recede and hence reversal of higher coal and crude prices is important.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 Sector - Headwinds Galore; Turning 'neutral' on the Sector

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<div><div><div><ul><li>JK Cement: We maintain our REDUCE rating on JK Cement (JKCE), with a lower TP of INR 2,485 (11.5x Mar-23E consolidated EBITDA).</li></ul><div><div><ul><li>The Ramco Cements: We maintain ADD on The Ramco Cements (TRCL), with a revised target price of INR 745/share (13x Mar-24E EBITDA).</li><li>Nuvoco Vistas: We maintain BUY on Nuvoco Vistas, with an unchanged TP of INR 620/share (11x its consolidated Mar-24E EBITDA).</li></ul><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

JK Cement: We maintain our REDUCE rating on JK Cement (JKCE), with a lower TP of INR 2,485 (11.5x Mar-23E consolidated EBITDA).The Ramco Cements: We maintain ADD on The Ramco Cements (TRCL), with a revised target price of INR 745/share (13x Mar-24E EBITDA).Nuvoco Vistas: We maintain BUY on Nuvoco Vistas, with an unchanged TP of INR 620/share (11x its consolidated Mar-24E EBITDA).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.

HSIE Results Daily: JK Cement, The Ramco Cements, Nuvoco Vistas, Heidelberg Cement, Karur Vysya Bank

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Deal contours in brief: Holcim, through an offshore entity, owns 63.11% stake in Ambuja, which in turn owns 50.05% stake in ACC.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Why is Holcim selling its assets in India?: Holcim group had earlier announced its “Strategy 2025”, wherein it had outlined its focus on increasing its share of revenue from the ‘solutions &amp; products’ business.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>How Adani pipped other bidders: Given the strong brands, pan-India network and large capacities, ACC- Ambuja assets were sought by multiple stakeholders.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Deal contours in brief: Holcim, through an offshore entity, owns 63.11% stake in Ambuja, which in turn owns 50.05% stake in ACC.Why is Holcim selling its assets in India?: Holcim group had earlier announced its “Strategy 2025”, wherein it had outlined its focus on increasing its share of revenue from the ‘solutions &amp; products’ business.How Adani pipped other bidders: Given the strong brands, pan-India network and large capacities, ACC- Ambuja assets were sought by multiple stakeholders.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 Sector - Landmark Deal – New Chapter Unfolds in Cement Industry

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North: Cement prices increased sharply in North in April’22, driven by higher pricing in Rajasthan (up by Rs40- 50/bag).






West: Overall, the region saw Rs23/bag (+6.6%) increase in trade prices at Rs367/bag. Institutional demand in cities like Mumbai and Pune was stable.




South: South India witnessed relatively lower MoM increase in prices at Rs8-10/bag (+1.9%).













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Cement Sector - Prices up Sharply Across India; No Rollbacks Yet

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Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited is a leading Indian building materials company that manufactures and sells cement, ready-mix concrete (RMX), and modern building materials (MBM). Its product portfolio includes various types of cement, as well as construction chemicals, wall putty, tile adhesives, and other specialized building solutions. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

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Cement Sector - Elevated Energy Costs to Weigh on Margins

1QFY23 earnings for the cement sector will be muted as we expect margin pressure to continue in the near term due to higher operating costs,...

Nirmal Bang

Cement Sector - Headwinds Galore; Turning 'neutral' on the Sector

We are turning ‘neutral’ on the cement sector as we believe that there are multiple headwinds, which will inhibit earnings growth and in turn lead...

Nirmal Bang

HSIE Results Daily: JK Cement, The Ramco Cements, Nuvoco Vistas, Heidelberg Cement, Karur Vysya Bank

JK Cement: We maintain our REDUCE rating on JK Cement (JKCE), with a lower TP of INR 2,485 (11.5x Mar-23E consolidated EBITDA).

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Cement Sector - Landmark Deal – New Chapter Unfolds in Cement Industry

Adani group has sealed the deal to acquire Ambuja and ACC from Holcim in one of the biggest M&A deals in the Indian cement industry.

Nirmal Bang

Cement Sector - Prices up Sharply Across India; No Rollbacks Yet

Prices up sharply across India; no rollbacks yet We interacted with cement dealers across the country to assess demand and pricing trends.

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