Shree Cement is the first company to purchase cow dung that the state government has been procuring under its scheme of the Godhan Nyay Yojana
On Wednesday, shares of Cera Sanitaryware, Jindal Stainless, Siemens, and Triveni Turbine recorded new all-time highs, despite weak market
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.
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.
UltraTech Cement said that rising government spending, recovery in the rural economy on a pickup in farm incomes and pre-sales of housing real estate should also help the industry recover.
Analysts expect cement stocks to witness catch up activity after months of underperformance as many negatives seem to be priced-in
Operating profit margins likely to contract by 320-380 basis points to 16.3-16.8 per cent in FY23, says CareEdge Ratings, as input cost pressures remain
Analysts expect industry margin to bottom out in Q2, with peaking of cost, higher exit of cement prices, and pick-up in construction activity in coming quarters
Cost pressures a concern, though, as crude, currency volatility remain