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Voting for Change

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Lok Sabha elections are done. The results are out. Those who have won are celebrating and those who have lost are recouping. But the political tug-of-war has just begun. We witnessed the immediate repercussions of the Lok Sabha election results with BSE Sensex ending 4,390 points down and Nifty plunging 5.93 per cent. Market volatility is synonymous with political turbulence. Dalmia Bharat, India Cements, Ramco Cements, HCC and Reliance Infrastructure were amongst the nearly 300 stocks that hit a 52-week low following the election results. In the wake of the election results, analysts and traders alike are keeping their eyes trained on the alliances and collaborations unfolding at the Centre, as these are likely to have a deep impact on the stock market.
Amidst all the volatility comes a positive forecast from the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA). In a report on the consolidation trend in the cement Sector, ICRA has highlighted how the market share of the top five cement companies increased from 45 per cent in 2015 to 54 per cent in 2023 and is anticipated to reach 55 per cent by 2025. This consolidation is driven by strong demand prospects, leading companies to expand through mergers and acquisitions.
Consolidation also facilitates synergies that enhance cost reduction and operational efficiency, while acquisitions grant access to additional capacities and resources, resulting in significant savings on capital expenditures. In terms of outlook for the cement sector, the revenue growth is projected at 9-10 per cent, with operating margins expected to improve by 80-100 basis points. While debt levels are expected to rise in FY25 due to capital expenditures, debt protection metrics are predicted to remain favourable.
This report throws an optimistic light on the cement industry. This sector’s resilience and strategic expansions suggest a stable outlook amid broader market uncertainties, making the India cement saga a story worth narrating to the world.

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CCU testbeds in Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu is set to host one of India’s five national carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) testbeds, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in the cement industry as part of the country’s 2070 net-zero goal, as per a news report. The facility will be based at UltraTech Cement’s Reddipalayam plant in Ariyalur, supported by IIT Madras and BITS Pilani. Backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the project will pilot an oxygen-enriched kiln capable of capturing up to two tonnes of CO2 per day for conversion into concrete products. Additional testbeds are planned in Rajasthan, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, involving companies like JK Cement and Dalmia Cement. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that funding approvals are underway, with full implementation expected in 2025.

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JSW Cement gears up for IPO

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JSW Cement has set the price range for its upcoming initial public offering(IPO) at US$1.58 to US$1.67 per share, aiming to raise approximately US$409 million. As reported in the news, around US$91 million from the proceeds will be directed towards partially financing a new integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan. Additionally, the company plans to utilise US$59.2 million to repay or prepay existing debts. The remaining capital will be allocated for general corporate purposes.

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Cement industry to gain from new infrastructure spending

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As per a news report, Karan Adani, ACC Chair, has said that he expects the cement industry to benefit from the an anticipated US$2.2tn in new public infrastructure spending between 2025 and 2030. In a statement he said that ACC has crossed the 100Mt/yr cement capacity milestone in April 2025, propelling the company to get closer to its ambitious 140Mt/yr target by the 2028 financial year. The company’s capacity corresponds to 15 per cent of an all-India installed capacity of 686Mt/yr.

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