Cements stocks have firmed up on the expectation of spurt in the cement prices after recent hike in railway freight rates, heightened the hopes for the surge in cement prices by Rs 8 to Rs 10 a 50-kg bag. Infact, most cement companies seem to have already implemented a price increase, with the current buoyant demand across the country. However, there are expectations that the Government may increase excise duty by two per cent in the upcoming budget to make up for the widening fiscal deficit. If this comes through, it will lead to a further rise in cement prices.
JK Lakshmi Cement is currently trading at Rs 63.00, up by 2.55 points or 4.22% from its previous closing of Rs 60.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs 60.95 and has touched a high and low of Rs 63.20 and Rs 60.20 respectively. So far 60985 shares were traded on the counter.
Ambuja Cements is currently trading at Rs 168.20, up by 6.10 points or 3.76% from its previous closing of Rs 162.10 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs164.50 and has touched a high and low of Rs 168.65 and Rs 163.10 respectively. So far 84794 shares were traded on the counter.
Jaiprakash Associates is currently trading at Rs 81.65, up by 2.20 points or 2.77% from its previous closing of Rs 79.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs 80.70 and has touched a high and low of Rs 82.35 and Rs 80.50 respectively. So far 879151 shares were traded on the counter.
ACC is currently trading at Rs 1340.00, up by 16.25 points or 1.23% from its previous closing of Rs 1323.75 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs 1329.75 and has touched a high and low of Rs 1346.25 and Rs 1328.35 respectively. So far 26787 shares were traded on the counter.
Company Name | CMP |
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Ultratech Cement | 12108.25 |
Ambuja Cement | 545.05 |
ACC | 1925.55 |
Shree Cement | 30414.65 |
Dalmia Bharat | 1982.45 |
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