Features Q1 2013 Challenging First Quarter for Indian Cement Companies 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Environment First commercial application of Sublime Systems low-carbon First commercial use at Boston's net-zero office May 17, 2024 Markets & Competition Cementos Molins rebrands as Molins and appoints new CEO Cementos Molins unifies products under new brand May 17, 2024 MOST READ Environment Cemvision intensifies partnership with Peab on green Partnership with Cemvision marks sustainability May 14, 2024 Markets & Competition Argos halts concrete production Company halts concrete production to focus on cement and May 15, 2024 Q1 2013 Challenging First Quarter for Indian Cement Companies Indian cement companies reported grim results in the first quarter of 2013. Elevated freight costs and lower than expected cement demand were noted as the main drivers behind the depressed results. Starting last year, growth in cement demand slowed down and was unable to regain its strength. Usually, cement demand is expected to be more robust in the first quarter of the year. However, this year the cement industry witnessed a deviation from its normal course on the back of reduced construction activities. Read the rest of the article in the India Cement & Construction Materials issue 12. Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline