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Sudarshan Bhandari

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. </li>
<li>With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. </li>
<li>However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.</li>
</ul>


UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. 
With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. 
However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.


What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

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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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<li>Sri Lanka revokes a power purchase agreement with Adani Group amidst corruption allegations. While the group denies the accusations, the new government is reevaluating the project.</li>
<li>Reliance Consumer Products acquires SIL Food India, a packaged foods brand, to strengthen its FMCG portfolio and to compete with giants <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-unilever-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13828:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN)</a>  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consumer-products" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:258:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)</a>.</li>
<li>Despite inflation, demand for premium products like groceries, spirits, clothing, and shoes remains strong, especially in cities. </li>
</ul>


Sri Lanka revokes a power purchase agreement with Adani Group amidst corruption allegations. While the group denies the accusations, the new government is reevaluating the project.
Reliance Consumer Products acquires SIL Food India, a packaged foods brand, to strengthen its FMCG portfolio and to compete with giants Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN)  and Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN).
Despite inflation, demand for premium products like groceries, spirits, clothing, and shoes remains strong, especially in cities. 


# India Insight 92: Adani Faces Deal Revocation, Reliance Buys SIL, Premium Products Thrive

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<li>The first half of FY25 presented headwinds for the cement industry due to factors like delayed monsoon, elections amidst season and decline in the rural Demand.</li>
<li>The all-India average trade cement price reached Rs 372/bag in December 2024, a 2.9% MoM increase and cement demand grew by a mere 3% in Q2FY25.</li>
<li>The government's commitment to infrastructure is evident in the 6% increase in capital expenditure for FY25 as per the Union budget and the ambitious National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). </li>
</ul>


The first half of FY25 presented headwinds for the cement industry due to factors like delayed monsoon, elections amidst season and decline in the rural Demand.
The all-India average trade cement price reached Rs 372/bag in December 2024, a 2.9% MoM increase and cement demand grew by a mere 3% in Q2FY25.
The government's commitment to infrastructure is evident in the 6% increase in capital expenditure for FY25 as per the Union budget and the ambitious National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). 


Cement Industry: Is the Revival Feasible in H2FY25?

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<li>India Inc. leaders have been outperformers as compared to global peers on the back of strong ROE and EPS growth over the years.</li>
<li>India Inc has a higher % of companies with better RoE than the rest of the world.</li>
<li>Key takeaways for investors: Avoid macro noise, focus on fundamentals with peer comparison</li>
</ul>


India Inc. leaders have been outperformers as compared to global peers on the back of strong ROE and EPS growth over the years.
India Inc has a higher % of companies with better RoE than the rest of the world.
Key takeaways for investors: Avoid macro noise, focus on fundamentals with peer comparison


Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

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UltraTech Cement Limited is an Indian multinational cement company that manufactures, markets, and distributes building materials. It is India's largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC), and white cement, offering a wide range of products including Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, and various building solutions. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1983.

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UltraTech Cement (UTCEM IN)

What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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

# India Insight 92: Adani Faces Deal Revocation, Reliance Buys SIL, Premium Products Thrive

Sri Lanka cancels Adani Group agreement over corruption claims, Reliance strengthens FMCG portfolio, urban demand for premium products remains...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Cement Industry: Is the Revival Feasible in H2FY25?

Challenges in the cement industry in FY25 include delayed monsoon, elections, and rural demand decline, but government's infrastructure focus...

Nimish Maheshwari

Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...

Nimish Maheshwari

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What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

​UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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

# India Insight 92: Adani Faces Deal Revocation, Reliance Buys SIL, Premium Products Thrive

​Sri Lanka cancels Adani Group agreement over corruption claims, Reliance strengthens FMCG portfolio, urban demand for premium products remains...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Cement Industry: Is the Revival Feasible in H2FY25?

​Challenges in the cement industry in FY25 include delayed monsoon, elections, and rural demand decline, but government's infrastructure focus...

Nimish Maheshwari

Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

​Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...

Nimish Maheshwari

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sri Lanka cancels Adani Group agreement over corruption claims, Reliance strengthens FMCG portfolio, urban demand for premium products remains...

Challenges in the cement industry in FY25 include delayed monsoon, elections, and rural demand decline, but government's infrastructure focus...

Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...