Cement price hikes in April ease margin fears—at least for now
Cement manufacturers have entered FY26 on a firm footing, aided by price hikes in April, according to dealer channel checks by various brokerages. The all-India average cement price rose to ₹357 per bag in April, up from ₹338 in March, as per Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Regionally, prices rose by an average ₹40 per bag…