BQ Survey: Extended Monsoon, Festive Season Weigh On Cement Prices In October

Cement prices largely remained flat in October as attempts at hiking prices in north and central India proved futile due to an extended monsoon and labour shortage during the festive season.All-India average cement prices marginally dipped by Re 1 month-on-month to Rs 337 for a 50-kilogram bag in October, according to the survey of 12 dealers across five regions.While south India was the only region to witness a price cut, cement pri...