Demand Outlook: Cement demand began recovering in December 202Cement demand began recovering in December 2025, heavily supported by a 12% YoY increase in Central and State government capital expenditure and housing projects.
Geopolitical Headwinds: Middle-East conflicts are driving up crude oil, pet coke, and coal prices. Consequently, it is expected that cement price hikes essential will be there to mitigate rising fuel and packaging bag costs. It is expected that INR 100 per ton increase in packing bag costs and 6-7% increase due to Petcoke prices.
All Cement is focusing sustainability, here are some interesting facts
The global average is 580 kg CO2/ton, and the India average is 519 kg CO2/ton
A higher ratio indicates better sustainability. The global average stands at 1.40, and the India average is 1.53
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