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ICRA reports 13 per cent fall in select markets

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Cement plays a vital role in the infrastructure development of any region. The consumption and prices of cement is an indicator of the volume of construction activity and the cost of realty in the market.

As per research firm ICRA’s report on the cement sector, the average wholesale cement prices have increased by 8-12 per cent in select markets like Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai between September to December 2013. However, prices have actually declined by 13 per cent in Ahmedabad during the same period, indicating a fall in demand. The cement production has grown by just 3.7 per cent during April-December 2013, states the report, primarily due to weak demand from end user industries.

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Shree Cement reports 2025 financial year results

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Shree Cement posted revenue of US$2.38 billion for FY2025, marking a 5.5 per cent decline year-on-year. Operating costs rose 2.9 per cent to US$2.17 billion, resulting in an EBITDA of US$528 million—down 12 per cent from the previous year. Net profit fell 50 per cent to US$141 million. The company reported cement sales of 9.84Mt in Q4 FY2025, a 3.3 per cent increase from 9.53Mt in Q4 FY2024, with premium products making up 16 per cent of total sales.

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Rekha Onteddu to become director at Sagar Cements

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Sagar Cements has announced the appointment of Rekha Onteddu as a non-executive independent director, effective 30 June 2025. According to People in Business News, Rekha Onteddu is currently serving in a similar capacity at Andhra Cements, the parent company of Sagar Cements.

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India’s cement consumption set to rise

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According to a Moody’s report, India’s cement consumption is projected to rise by 50 per cent over the next five years, increasing from 445 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) in FY24 to 670 MMTPA by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by government infrastructure spending and rising housing demand, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 6-7 per cent. To meet this demand, major cement companies are likely to continue acquiring smaller, less profitable firms.

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