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Indian (NIFTY) Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies68
  • 7D2.7%
  • 3M-2.2%
  • 1Y11.2%
  • YTD1.5%

The Basic Materials industry is up 2.7% in the last week, with UltraTech Cement up 3.7%. This means that the industry has gained 11% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian Basic Materials Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 19 Jan 2026₹10.6t₹4.5t₹262.8b27.8x40.4x2.4x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025₹10.2t₹4.4t₹261.8b29.7x39.1x2.3x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025₹10.5t₹4.5t₹261.7b31x40x2.3x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025₹10.9t₹4.3t₹212.6b33.6x51.1x2.5x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025₹11.1t₹4.3t₹212.6b33.6x52.3x2.6x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025₹10.8t₹4.2t₹221.8b40.7x48.6x2.6x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025₹10.8t₹4.1t₹201.8b45.9x53.8x2.6x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025₹10.0t₹4.1t₹201.8b41.9x49.4x2.4x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025₹10.1t₹4.0t₹199.9b33.6x50.5x2.5x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025₹9.7t₹4.0t₹202.2b30.2x48x2.5x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025₹9.3t₹4.0t₹202.2b33.5x46.1x2.4x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025₹9.3t₹3.9t₹203.1b37.2x46x2.4x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024₹10.1t₹3.9t₹203.2b38.6x49.8x2.6x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024₹9.4t₹3.9t₹203.2b37.3x46.3x2.4x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024₹10.0t₹3.9t₹239.4b32.8x41.7x2.5x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024₹10.2t₹3.9t₹239.3b33.5x42.8x2.6x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024₹9.9t₹3.9t₹243.2b31.5x40.7x2.5x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024₹10.5t₹3.9t₹248.6b33.2x42.3x2.7x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024₹9.7t₹3.9t₹243.7b29.5x39.6x2.5x
Thu, 02 May 2024₹9.4t₹3.8t₹246.3b34.1x38x2.4x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024₹9.0t₹3.8t₹234.4b30.1x38.2x2.3x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024₹9.2t₹3.8t₹234.5b33.8x39.2x2.4x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024₹8.8t₹3.8t₹226.5b37.8x38.7x2.3x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023₹8.8t₹3.8t₹216.9b36x40.7x2.3x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023₹8.0t₹3.8t₹216.5b32.8x36.9x2.1x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023₹7.9t₹3.7t₹185.2b31.8x42.7x2.2x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023₹7.9t₹3.7t₹185.2b31.9x42.9x2.2x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023₹7.5t₹3.7t₹186.5b34.3x40.5x2.1x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023₹7.4t₹3.6t₹185.8b30.9x39.8x2.1x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023₹7.5t₹3.6t₹185.8b31.8x40.5x2.1x
Fri, 05 May 2023₹7.0t₹3.5t₹199.4b25.2x35x2x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023₹6.9t₹3.4t₹210.3b22.3x32.6x2x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023₹6.5t₹3.4t₹210.0b24.6x31.2x1.9x
Thu, 26 Jan 2023₹6.9t₹3.4t₹206.8b24x33.2x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

33.2x


Total Market Cap: ₹6.9tTotal Earnings: ₹206.8bTotal Revenue: ₹3.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 42.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Indian Basic Materials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 42.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have grown 8.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 9.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Materials industry?

IN Market0.026%
Materials1.89%
Basic Materials2.68%
Construction Materials2.68%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ULTRACEMCO UltraTech Cement₹12.38k3.7%
+₹129.7b		17.0%PE49.9x
500425 Ambuja Cements₹553.253.0%
+₹40.3b		3.2%PE24.2x
SHREECEM Shree Cement₹27.84k3.3%
+₹32.1b		10.0%PE58.4x
GRASIM Grasim Industries₹2.81k1.2%
+₹22.2b		18.3%PE44.5x
DALBHARAT Dalmia Bharat₹2.16k5.5%
+₹21.0b		25.6%PE36.1x

Latest News

532644
₹5,892.45
J.K. Cement
7D
3.0%
1Y
29.7%
502137
₹658.65
Deccan Cements
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-7.6%
MIDWESTLTD
₹1,428.20
Midwest
7D
-8.1%
1Y
n/a
ULTRACEMCO
₹12,378.00
UltraTech Cement
7D
3.7%
1Y
17.0%

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Jan 14
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532141
₹66.86
Andhra Cements
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-13.6%
DALBHARAT
₹2,162.40
Dalmia Bharat
7D
5.5%
1Y
25.6%
ACC
₹1,755.60
ACC
7D
3.1%
1Y
-12.9%

ACC: Leadership Transition And Earnings Timeline Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for ACC from $2,139.33 to $2,096.06. This reflects updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a lower profit margin outlook and a higher future P/E multiple.
GRASIM
₹2,809.60
Grasim Industries
7D
1.2%
1Y
18.3%

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Analysts have made a small trim to their fair value estimate for Grasim Industries to ₹3,302. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which results in a slightly lower price target than before.
500425
₹553.25
Ambuja Cements
7D
3.0%
1Y
3.2%
500380
₹801.85
JK Lakshmi Cement
7D
8.5%
1Y
1.6%

500380: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Will Likely Drive Upside Despite Margin Risks

Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for JK Lakshmi Cement to ₹1,242.77 from ₹1,250.60, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, to review and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (company filing).
SHREECEM
₹27,840.00
Shree Cement
7D
3.3%
1Y
10.0%

SHREECEM: Plant Lockout Will Pressure Earnings And Sustain Cautious Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Shree Cement slightly lower from ₹24,469.47 to ₹24,259.43, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on February 6, 2026, to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
540575
₹216.55
Star Cement
7D
-1.1%
1Y
4.6%

540575: Future P/E Repricing Will Drive Upside Despite Cautious Forecasts

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Star Cement from ₹211.00 to ₹260.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that they believe more accurately reflect the company’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Nov 04, 2025, to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended Sep 30, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).
BIRLANU
₹1,751.40
BirlaNu
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-21.0%

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500338
₹128.85
Prism Johnson
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-15.4%
RAMCOCEM
₹1,071.90
Ramco Cements
7D
-2.0%
1Y
21.3%

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RAMCOIND
₹307.65
Ramco Industries
7D
-4.8%
1Y
17.6%