Labour shortage due to heatwaves, price hikes impacting cement demand in India: Report

A recent report by Prabhudas Lilladher reveals that cement demand remained steady in most regions of India in April 2025. However, extreme heatwaves and labor shortages, coupled with cement price hikes, impacted demand in some markets. While Chennai and Hyderabad saw significant price increases leading to sales decline, the all-India average cement price rose to Rs 361 per bag.