From The Economic Times · ANI · · 50s
Cement makers target Q3 margin recovery
Price hikes offset rising costs for cement firms in Q3FY27.
In brief
Price hikes offset rising costs for cement firms in Q3FY27. Cement companies expect 16.2% higher EBITDA per tonne in Q3FY27 as price increases counter cost pressures. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Price increases boost sector outlook
New cement price hikes and seasonal demand revival are expected to improve sector performance in Q3FY27.
Q3 margin recovery projected
Dolat Capital expects cement companies' EBITDA per tonne to rise by rs 135 or 16.2 per cent sequentially in q3fy27.
Price hikes offset cost pressures
Cement prices increased by rs 9 per bag in october 2026, following a rs 6 per bag hike in september.
Cost inflation remains a key monitor
Dolat Capital warns cost inflation will persist in q3fy27 amid geopolitical tensions despite internal cost-saving measures.
The big picture
Cement companies expect 16.2% higher EBITDA per tonne in Q3FY27 as price increases counter cost pressures.

