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Only Ambuja in fray for Jaypee Cement, submits Rs 580 crore bid
In a surprising turn of events, Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has put in a bid of Rs 580 crore for Jaypee Cement. However, this bid falls short of the company's liquidation value, prompting lenders to engage in discussions with Ambuja for a more favorable offer.
Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: Study
A groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose using carbon-free silicate rocks like basalt instead of limestone, potentially requiring less energy and utilizing existing technologies. This innovation offers a significant pathway towards achieving net-zero targets for the cement industry.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Dr Reddy's, Dixon react to earnings; Bharti Airtel, Cipla report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It's another earnings-heavy day as investors track numbers coming in from two Nifty 50 constituents Bharti Airtel and Cipla. Bharti Hexacom, TVS Motor, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, DLF, Crompton Consumer, DCM Shriram, HPCL, GSK Pharma, Man Infra, Oil India, NLC India, PFC, Sagar Cement, Tube Investments, are among the other important companies to track today. Watch this space for all the live earnings updates.
Cement companies expect costs, muted demand to dent growth
Indian cement companies are revising growth expectations downwards. Higher fuel, packaging, and logistics costs are impacting profitability. Companies anticipate a slower demand increase this fiscal year. Price hikes may not fully offset the rising expenses. Some firms are also delaying capacity expansion plans. The West Asia crisis and monsoon forecasts are key concerns.

Indian cement sector shows early capital discipline signs says Jefferies - Investing.com
Indian cement sector shows early capital discipline signs says JefferiesInvesting.com

Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

UltraTech stays Avvashya Capital's top pick as Ambuja, Shree shift focus to profitability
Avvashya Capital Fund Manager Mangesh Bhadang believes the Indian cement industry is finally becoming more disciplined after years of aggressive capacity expansion. He said leading players such as Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement are now shifting focus towards profitability as weak pricing and lower returns continue to pressure the sector. Bhadang continues to prefer UltraTech Cement, citing its strong execution, consistent volume growth and industry-leading profitability. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Shree Cement shares jump 4% even as Q4 profit drops 8%. Why Nomura, Elara, other brokerages remain bullish
Shree Cement shares rose nearly 4% despite an 8% dip in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 526 crore. Revenue, however, climbed 10% to Rs 6,1010 crore, with sales volumes showing significant year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter growth. Brokerages remain bullish, citing strong volume growth and dividend payouts.

Stocks in news: Biocon, PB Fintech, Polycab India, South Indian Bank, Shree Cement, Kaiser Corp, ACME... - Moneycontrol.com
Stocks in news: Biocon, PB Fintech, Polycab India, South Indian Bank, Shree Cement, Kaiser Corp, ACME...Moneycontrol.com

Dividend stocks: Shree Cement announces ₹70 final dividend for FY26 along with Q4 results
Shree Cement announced a final dividend of ₹70 per share for FY26, totaling ₹150 for the year. The company reported a March-quarter revenue of ₹6,101 crore and a net profit of ₹1,292 crore. Expansion plans include new RMC plants and increased cement capacity.

Shree Cement Q4 operating profit slips 9% despite 11% volume growth; dividend declared
Shree Cement Q4 FY26 profit slips 4.3 percent to 532 crore as margins shrink, revenue rises 7.7 percent, dividend for FY26 raised to 150 per share, capacity expands to 69.3 MTPA
Shree Cement Q4 results: Cons PAT falls 8% YoY to Rs 526 cr despite 10% revenue uptick. Rs 70/share dividend declared
Cement maker Shree Cement reported an 8% YoY drop in Q4 consolidated PAT to Rs 526 crore, even as revenue rose 10% to Rs 6,101 crore. The board declared a Rs 70/share dividend. Strong volume growth and expanding RMC operations supported sequential improvement in profitability.