On recovery path after a year, cement prices see a 6% jump

Cement prices have started recovering after a year, thanks to the rate hikes in the southern and western regions. 

Dealers and companies have said that prices gradually picked up from February in a few markets, but across the country, it came into effect from March. 

Prices recovered by Rs 15-20 a bag to Rs 310-315 compared to what was prevailing till January this year.

Till the end of last year, cement companies were resorting to offering discounts to push sales. However, that approach is changing now. Average price increase was around six per cent across the country. In south and west, the increase