New Delhi, April 23 -- The growth of the cement volume is expected to stay at 6-7 per cent during the Financial Year 2026, supported by a surge in demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, said ICRA in a report.

growth follows a solid 6.3 per cent increase in cement volumes during FY2025, the report added.

Despite global economic uncertainties, ICRA anticipates significant capacity additions in the cement sector, with projections for 43-45 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) in FY2026, up from 32-35 million MTPA in FY2025.

The agency has maintained a stable outlook for the industry, reflecting its confidence in the sector's continued growth.

In the first half of FY2025, cement volumes grew by a modest 1.7 per cent year-on-y...