Cement capacity race with Birla group may ease as Adani shifts focus to margins
Analysis of this story by livemint_companies · 15 Mar 2026, 4:43 PM IST (about 2 months ago)
AI Analysis
The cement sector has seen significant capacity additions, impacting pricing. A shift to margin focus could stabilize the market.
Trading Insight
Bullish bias for cement stocks, particularly those with strong market positions, as pricing power may improve.
Quick check: ULTRACEMCO bearish bias (oversold), ACC bearish bias (oversold).
Key Evidence
- •The rivalry between Adani Group and Aditya Birla Group’s UltraTech Cement Ltd has resulted in rapid manufacturing capacity expansion.
- •The two conglomerates have added nearly 120 mtpa of cement manufacturing capacity between them in the last three-and-a-half years.
- •Adani Group is shifting its focus to margins, which may ease the capacity race.
- •Risk flag: Actual execution of Adani's strategy shift
- •Risk flag: Overall demand for cement
Affected Stocks
ULTRACEMCOUltraTech Cement Ltd
Positive
Reduced competitive pressure on capacity expansion could lead to better pricing power and improved margins.
ACCACC Ltd
Positive
As part of Adani Group, a shift to margin focus could benefit its profitability.
AMBUJACEMAmbuja Cements Ltd
Positive
As part of Adani Group, a shift to margin focus could benefit its profitability.
DALMIABHADalmia Bharat Ltd
Positive
Industry-wide improvement in pricing and margins due to reduced competitive intensity.
Sectors:cement
Sources and updates
Original source: livemint_companies
Published: 15 Mar 2026, 4:43 PM IST
Last updated on Anadi News: 15 Mar 2026, 5:39 PM IST
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