cement sector

Total sales reach 3.94m tons against 2.63m tons in May last year

Manufacturers say otherwise they may have to raise cement prices by around 10%

Transport costs rise 50% after implementation of axle load policy

In comparison, 3.35m tons had been consumed in same month of previous year

Macroeconomic stabilisation policies spark supply, demand-side pressures

Stand at 24.75m tons against 23.24m tons in same period of FY19

Addition expands already surplus production capacity of sector

Both local consumption, exports register double-digit growth