Most managements continue to be positive on the cement demand, led by the government's thrust on infrastructure projects, pick-up in urban real estate, and likely recovery in the rural segment.
The overall sentiment towards the cement stocks has remained lacklustre amid a gradual decline in their share prices, and a reduction in GST could help to lift this sentiment.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the government will consider a review of the 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on cement.
Revenue rises 10%; company lines up Rs 1,600 cr plan to revamp old plants
India Cements Ltd (ICL) on Thursday said fair trade regulator CCI has conducted a "search" at its office in Chennai. The Chennai-based company added that it has not committed any breach of CCI regulations. In response to a clarification sought by BSE over news reports of a raid by CCI at ICL, the company said in a filing: "Certain officials of CCI visited our office in Chennai at around 11:30 a.m. and are conducting 'search' to find out if any irregularities concerning 'Competition Commission' has occurred." However, it added that as it has not committed any breach of CCI regulations, "We do not apprehend any material impact on the Company." ICL has a total capacity of 15.5 million tonnes per annum. Its revenue for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2022 was Rs 4,713.11 crore. India Cements operates eight integrated cement plants in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan and two grinding units, one each in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Except Ambuja Cements, Ultratech Cement, Ramco Cements, and India Cements need to surpass crucial key levels to lead to a rally ahead
Revenue from operations up 7% YoY; firm had posted Rs 30 cr profit a year ago
India Cements has sold its Madhya Pradesh limestone mine, and land to Sajjan Jindal-owned JSW Cement for Rs 477 crore