Cement companies’ attempts to hike prices may fall flat

So far in 2026, stocks of large cement companies have declined more than the 10% fall in benchmark index Nifty50. Valuations have moderated, but unless fundamentals improve, that’s not enticing enough.So far in 2026, stocks of large cement companies have declined more than the 10% fall in benchmark index Nifty50. Valuations have moderated, but unless fundamentals improve, that’s not enticing enough.