Cement prices in Mumbai are expected to decrease by ₹25-30 per bag. This follows a reduction in GST rates on cement from 28% to 18%. Companies are likely to roll back recent price hikes to pass on the tax benefits to consumers. Analysts believe that lower prices may not immediately boost demand due to cement’s inelastic nature.
India Inc reduced overseas bond issues on local liquidity, rupee fall
Indian companies scaled back overseas bond issuances as improved domestic liquidity and a weaker rupee made local fundraising more attractive.