New Delhi, April 10 -- The Indian cement industry is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent in the current financial year, with large companies continuing to dominate the sector, according to a report by Systematix Research.

The report noted that major players account for nearly 65 per cent of the industry's total capacity and are likely to benefit the most due to their scale and operational efficiency.

"We believe large players are well placed to benefit meaningfully, given their scale, cost efficiency and operational flexibility," the report said.

Cement companies under Systematix coverage are projected to report around 8 per cent year-on-year volume growth in the March quarter (4QFY26), supported by improving demand after a relatively wea...