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As cracks appear, tile makers face challenging months ahead

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December 27, 2023

The past six months have been challenging for listed ceramic tile makers.

- Dipti Sharma

Shares of key tile manufacturers Somany Ceramics Ltd, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd, and Cera Sanitaryware Ltd have clocked muted returns of 5-7% as demand has been sluggish.

Apart from elevated inflation, a slowdown in retail demand and delays in construction due to higher cement and iron prices have weighed on domestic demand, said analysts. Although real estate activity has picked up, a meaningful revival in domestic demand is unlikely anytime soon and the sector is in for a challenging end to FY24.

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