Intense price competition in southern cement market
Southern India faces overcapacity and aggressive pricing by large players, compressing margins for all producers.
Shri Keshav Cements · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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Southern India faces overcapacity and aggressive pricing by large players, compressing margins for all producers.
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