UltraTech is making strides in its commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation of its operations with this second deployment of GreenLine's LNG-powered fleet of trucks
Over half of the Nifty 500 stocks are trading below 200-DMA, this points to a weak strength. Market breadth needs to improve if further highs are to be set
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.
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.
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The derivative analyst from HDFC Securities suggests to BUY 7,200 Call for January 25 expiry of UltraTech Cement, and simultaneously SELL 7,400 Call of the same series.
The two will be organising webinars, roundtables, industry meetings, and thought leadership articles towards knowledge building for the sector
Analysts expect cement stocks to witness catch up activity after months of underperformance as many negatives seem to be priced-in
Lack of agreement over valuation spurs decision; deal would have provided relief to Indian lenders, which have an exposure of Rs 28,753 crore to Jaiprakash
Except Ambuja Cements, Ultratech Cement, Ramco Cements, and India Cements need to surpass crucial key levels to lead to a rally ahead
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
Cement major on track to reach 131.25 mtpa by Q4
The pick-up in retail demand was led by pre-Diwali construction gaining momentum, UltraTech said
Besides, rising crude prices in the international markets and risk-averse sentiment among investors weighed on the local currency, traders said
Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement Ltd on Wednesday reported a decline of 42.09 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 758.70 crore for the second quarter ended on September 30, 2022. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,310.34 crore in the July-September period a year ago, UltraTech Cement said in a BSE filing. Its revenue from operations rose 15.61 per cent to Rs 13,892.69 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 12,016.78 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal. According to UltraTech, the second quarter is traditionally a weak one for the cement sector, with lower demand as construction activity slows down during monsoons. "Demand was low during July and August 2022, showing some sign of revival in September 2022," said UltraTech in its earnings statement. UltraTech's total expenses were at Rs 12,934.27 crore, up 26.68 per cent in Q2/ FY23, as against Rs 10,209.43 crore a year ago. Shares of UltraTech Cement Ltd were trading at Rs .