Fuel, input costs squeeze cement companies' margins despite healthy volume growth
India, Aug. 16 -- Leading cement manufacturers have reported a divergent set of earnings in the June quarter of FY27, as capacity additions, market share gains and improved demand across key regions helped healthy volume growth, while elevated fuel and raw material costs weighed on profitability for several players. Listed cement makers have reported sales volume growth of up to 27 per cent, except second-largest maker Ambuja Cement, which reported a 14 per cent decline. Most of the companies reported double-digit sales growth, while profits came under pressure due to rising energy costs, subdued realisations and the lingering impact of geopolitical disruptions in West Asia. Moreover, cement makers reported a rise in premium portfolio, an...
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