Cement prices increased sharply in various regions from the first week of March 2021 reversing the declining trend prevailing in the last few months as demand across regions continued to see positive momentum. Reportedly the eastern region witnessed the largest price hike of 8.3 per cent, month-on-month (m-o-m) followed by a 4.9 per cent rise in the west. North saw only a 2.8 per cent increase in monthly prices as pricing in the region was already higher. The cement price on a pan-India level has increased by 4.7 per cent, m-o-m to Rs 351 per bag.