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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business

Monsoon blues, weak demand dampen July outlook for cement prices

New Delhi: Cement prices are expected to remain largely flat in July as the monsoon season and weak underlying demand continue to weigh on the sector, according to a report by Centrum.

The report said demand during the first quarter of FY27 remained range-bound and below expectations, with dealers across markets pointing to subdued construction activity, labour shortages, elections, heatwaves and slower execution of government projects as the key reasons behind the weakness.

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