BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesUltraTech Faces Rising Costs Amid West Asia Fuel Price Volatility
UltraTech Cement Ltd, India's largest cementmaker, is experiencing prolonged cost pressures due to volatile fuel prices caused by the West Asia crisis. Rising petcoke and industrial diesel prices have increased production and transport costs. Despite expecting higher cement prices and strong demand to support margins, UltraTech warns smaller rivals may struggle to absorb these sustained input cost increases. CFO Atul Daga highlighted the unpredictability of the crisis and record-high fuel expenses.
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