Share prices of listed cement manufacturers have recorded growth over the past three months, driven by expectations of rising material demand for post-flood reconstruction projects. Investors anticipate that the rebuilding of major physical infrastructure will significantly boost cement consumption across the country, positively impacting corporate revenues and profits. Trading data between 32 Asar and 9 Kattik shows gains across multiple cement equities. Ghorahi Cement led the sector with a 16.76 percent price increase, rising from NPR 340 to NPR 397. Sonapur registered a 13.71 percent growth, moving from NPR 401 to NPR 456 during the same timeframe. Other companies in the sector also logged positive trading activity. Sarbottam Cement grew by 6.08 percent from NPR 772 to NPR 819, while Shivam Cements rose 5.29 percent from NPR 661 to NPR 696. Palpa Cement saw a 3.19 percent increase, moving from NPR 595 to NPR 614. Aside from reconstruction expectations, market sentiment was supported by a Cabinet decision on 30 Asoj prioritizing cement use in concrete pouring works.
Nepalese Cement Stocks Rise on Expectations of Post-Flood Reconstruction Demand
Ghorahi Cement Industries saw its stock price climb over 16 percent during the past three months.
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In short
- Ghorahi Cement share prices rose 16.76 percent from NPR 340 to NPR 397 between 32 Asar and 9 Kattik.
- The cement manufacturer recorded a 13.71 percent stock gain, moving from NPR 401 to NPR 456 during the period.
- A Cabinet decision on 30 Asoj prioritizing cement in concrete works helped drive positive investor sentiment.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepalese-cement-stocks-rise-on-expectations-of-post-flood-20261026
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