The Indian Cement Sector Sentiment Survey

After a period of political unrest that made its effects felt on the cement industry, there are encouraging signs that demand and productivity will soon increase. The developments expected in infrastructure projects and in rural and urban housing are expected to lead to a growth in demand, but not all of those acting in the cement industry are too confident that the following 12 months will surpass the previous six in productivity and demand.

Though the last couple of months brought about a minor, but noticeable setback in India's cement industry, things seem to be recovering. Prospects of an increase in the demand for cement are high, with some expecting to see India's cement industry experience a growth rate of 7-8 percent in FY 2015-2016. Nonetheless, concerns regarding the problematic infrastructure of the country, on which the industry is dependent, are not to be ignored.

Read the rest of the article in the India Cement & Construction Materials Journal, Issue 19.