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Cement Prices to Soar Again in October, Making Home Building More Expensive
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CNBC Awaaz•29-09-2026, 13:22
Cement Prices to Soar Again in October, Making Home Building More Expensive
- •Cement companies may increase prices by Rs 5-20 per bag in October after a September hike.
- •The success of price hikes depends on cement demand recovery and dealer acceptance.
- •All-India average trade price increased by Rs 7 to Rs 356 per bag in September.
- •South India saw the highest price increase in September, up by Rs 11 per bag.
- •Q2FY27 average trade price was Rs 351 per bag, Rs 1 less than the previous quarter due to July-August weakness.
Key Questions Answered
A Centrum Broking report estimates that cement companies may attempt to increase prices by Rs 5-20 per bag in most markets in October.
South India experienced the highest cement price increase in September, with prices rising by Rs 11 per bag.
The upcoming price increases will largely depend on the recovery of cement demand and the extent to which dealers accept the higher prices.
