Cement sector sees marginal growth of 2-3 pc in Q1FY25: Icra

The cement sector experienced a modest 2-3 per cent growth in Q1 due to a slowdown in construction during the Lok Sabha polls, but FY2024-25 is expected to see a 7-8 per cent increase driven by infrastructure and housing demand. Top players are set to consolidate, expanding capacity and improving operating profits by 1-3 per cent from softened raw materials prices. Cement makers are also increasing green power usage to reduce emissions by 15-17 per cent in the coming years.
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