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Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's cement demand has consistently shown double-digit growth over the past few quarters, primarily driven by infrastructure spending. However, dealers and industry executives note that state elections, festival season, and, in some markets, weddings and pollution may temporarily disrupt this demand story. While the festival season typically sees a slowdown in construction activity, some dealers anticipate this lull extending throughout the entire month as multiple states enter election mode.

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'I believe that as we produce more, our cost will come down further. We will maintain our competitiveness.'

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

COVID-19 impact: How India Inc is gearing up to tackle unforeseen risks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Companies are looking to combine risk management with strategy.

Rs 500 cr venture fund for small cos soon

Rs 500 cr venture fund for small cos soon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Small Industries Development Bank of India will shortly launch a Rs 500 crore venture capital fund for small companies