Cement producers expect net profit declines in the December quarter, leading to earnings downgrades. Despite a 7-8% increase in sales volumes, revenues will remain flat. Ebitda for these companies may drop by 20-30%, while some profits could decline by 30-60%. Larger producers like UltraTech Cement and Ambuja Cements may fare better.
High margin requirements will discourage undue speculation in electricity futures: Sebi Chief Pandey
A high initial-margin requirement will discourage “undue speculation” in the newly-launched electricity futures segment, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.