Sept factory output grew at best pace since March: Report

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:39

Indian factories increased production in September at the fastest pace since March ahead of an expected surge in demand during the country`s festive season.

UltraTech Cement Q2 profit halves on subdued demand

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 15:24

UltraTech Cement Ltd, the country`s largest cement maker, reported a 52 percent fall in net profit for the July-September quarter, the biggest drop since 2010, after it was hit by a slowdown in homebuilding and infrastructure projects.

Reliance Cement's Madhya Pradesh unit to commission this month

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 16:40

Reliance Infrastructure on Monday said it will commission this month its Rs 3,000-crore Madhya Pradesh cement manufacturing unit that will cater to markets in central, eastern and northern India.

JP Associates dives over 8%; UltraTech up 5% post deal

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 12:00

Shares of UltraTech Cement gained 5.52 percent to Rs 1,828 on the BSE.

UltraTech Cement acquires Jaypee Cement unit for Rs 3,800 cr

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 13:37

Aditya Birla Group firm UltraTech Cement Ltd Wednesday said it will acquire Gujarat Cement unit of Jaypee Cement Corp Ltd for Rs 3,800 crore.

Cement sector may look at exports to remain competitive: DIPP

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 15:51

Reeling under below utilisation of the existing 350 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) capacity, the cement industry may look at exporting the building material to remain competitive, a top government official on Wednesday said.

Better monsoons to hit cement companies in Q2: Icra

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 16:24

Excess rainfall in almost all parts of the country may lead to more than average slump in demand for cement this year, with the maximum impact being felt in the current quarter, says an Icra report.