Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Cement Sector Sees Stable Prices Despite Weak Volumes
The cement industry in India experienced slow growth in sales volume in a recent quarter, but the prices of cement stayed steady.
This is because cement companies had raised prices earlier, and the industry is becoming more concentrated, giving larger companies more control.
A financial expert named Pulkit Patni expects things to improve in the second half of the year, particularly during the festive season.
Big cement companies have an advantage in controlling prices.
This analyst believes that despite the slow sales, the industry will likely perform better in the future, with profits expected to increase.
The larger companies have the advantage of keeping prices stable.
Cement sector volumes saw approximately 4% growth in Q2FY26.
Cement prices remained stable despite weak volumes.
Stability in pricing is attributed to previous price increases and industry consolidation.
Analyst expects profitability to improve by about ₹200 per tonne in two years.
Larger companies have cost advantages over smaller rivals.
- Who
- Pulkit Patni, India Industrials Analyst at Goldman Sachs
- What
- Discussed the cement sector's performance
- When
- Q2FY26 (July-September 2025)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide an industry analysis and outlook.
- Analyst
- Pulkit Patni, Goldman Sachs
- Quarterly Volumes
- 4% growth (Q2FY26)
- Price Trend
- Resilient
- Reason for Stability
- Prior price hikes and industry consolidation
- Expected Profitability Improvement
- ₹200 per tonne over two years