Also, demand in infrastructure space, primarily road and irrigation projects, is also expected to push demand for cement, an Icra report said

6-7% – Cement production growth expected in current fiscal

14.7% – Production growth in first four months of FY19

17-19 mtpa – Capacity will be added in FY20

27.5-28.6 mt – Production during April-June period

9.3% – Production declined in July on a month-on-month basis

70% – Likely industry capacity utilisation over next two years

The players' ability to secure increases in cement prices remains critical from a profitability perspective," Sabyasachi Majumdar, senior vice-president, Icra