Goldman Sachs: worst is behind India’s building sector

Goldman Sachs: worst is behind India’s building sector
07 April 2011


Goldman Sachs says the worst is behind India’s construction and cement sectors. "We believe capacity utilisation has bottomed in fiscal 3Q11 and will see a gradual improvement to 77% and 80% in FY12 and FY13 (versus 76% in FY11E) as we expect capacity addition to slow down," the house says in a report.

It adds that it expects stronger consumption in FY12E (+10% YoY), driven by increased public spending before state elections, improved execution and pent up real-estate demand.

The house also expects pricing to remain robust (+3% to +4% in FY12), led by supplier discipline as cement production is cut.
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