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Cement Stocks Outlook for the week – 12 to 16.10.2015 (To trade positive with consolidation)

Cement Stocks Outlook for the week – 12 to 16.10.2015
(To trade positive with consolidation)


Stocks of major cement companies are seen in a phase of consolidation in the run up to their respective Jul-Sep earnings. Investors would be seen building their positions before the companies start coming up with their results (Jul-Sep).

Quarterly earnings of cement companies are not seen showing good growth on account of persisting weak demand. Among the top picks from the sector was market leader UltraTech Cement Ltd, which is likely to see a rise in net profit on account of better cost efficiency.

Cement companies typically see a weak quarter in Jul-Sep as monsoon keeps demand subdued and this year the added hit of a slowdown in the infrastructure sector has hurt the industry hard.

As one positive, an increase in cement prices across the northern parts of the country would bode well for manufacturers. Prices holding on to their levels in other parts of the country would also act as a positive.