Cement stocks to buy, June 5 -- After a challenging start to FY25, the Indian cement sector rebounded strongly in the March quarter, setting the tone for a more stable and profitable FY26. Supported by firm pricing, cost optimisation, and strong demand recovery, companies across the board delivered better-than-expected results in Q4FY25.

Sector-wide EBITDA per metric ton (EBITDA/mt) jumped over Rs.300 sequentially to Rs.1,055/mt, marking a clear recovery from the lows of 2QFY25. The industry closed FY25 with an installed capacity of around 655 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year expansion.

Major players like UltraTech Cement and JK Cement posted strong volume growth of 16.9% and 14.6% YoY, respectively, drive...