Cement prices surge as fuel, gypsum costs escalate

Cement prices surge as fuel, gypsum costs escalate

Cement prices surge as fuel, gypsum costs escalate

Fuel And Gypsum Costs Drive Up Cement Prices In India, Experts Say Hikes Will Continue Through FY26

NEW DELHI: According to a recent research by industry sources, cement prices in India have gone up a lot this fiscal year, mostly because the prices of important raw materials and fuel have gone up. In May 2025, the average price for a 50-kilogram bag of cement across India was ₹360. This was an 8% increase from the previous year and a reversal of a severe drop. Prices have gone up across the country, but not evenly. For example, prices in easte…