Hyderabad, Jan. 22 -- The construction industry has been adversely affected due to the coronavirus lockdown on the one hand and Dharani portal Registration and the layout issues on the other hand. Big projects were canceled. Individual home construction activity decreased. The demand for iron, cement, and other construction materials decreased too.

According to the market trend, the decrease in demand must bring down the prices. But this is not the case. Defying the demand and supply rule, the prices for iron and cement are soared in recent times.

Compare to the pre-lockdown prices, the current prices are increased many folds. About Rs.50 has been increased on a sack of cement and Rs.20, 000 on a ton of steel.

The cement prices between...