UltraTech Cement Share Price Fall 2.97% to Close at ₹12,664 Amid Broad Sector Weakness

UltraTech Cement Ltd (NSE: ULTRACEMCO) declined 2.97% to close at ₹12,664.00 on 19 February, on the NSE, compared with the previous close of ₹13,052.00. The stock was down ₹388.00 for the day.

UltraTech Cement Ltd is a manufacturer of grey cement, ready-mix concrete and white cement, serving infrastructure, residential and commercial construction segments. The company operates integrated plants and grinding units across multiple regions.

It is listed on the National Stock Exchange under the ticker ULTRACEMCO and remains one of the largest cement producers in India by capacity.

Sector-Wide Selling Pressures Weigh on UltraTech Cement

UltraTech Cement’s decline aligned with sector-wide selling pressure seen across cement stocks on 19 February, as per exchange data. There was no new filing, corporate announcement, or exchange clarification from the company during the trading session.

The stock opened at ₹13,039.00 against its previous close of ₹13,052.00 and remained down throughout the day.

Stock Performance Snapshot

On the NSE, on 19 February, UltraTech Cement was closed at ₹12,664.00, down 2.97% from the previous close. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹13,059.00 and a low of ₹12,653.00 so far.

The company’s market capitalisation stood at approximately ₹3.72 lakh crore at the time. Its 52-week high and low were ₹13,110.00 and ₹10,047.85, respectively, according to exchange data.

What This Means for Investors

In the absence of a specific corporate trigger, the day’s movement reflects short-term market dynamics and sectoral sentiment. Cement stocks are typically sensitive to demand trends in infrastructure and housing, pricing environment, and input costs such as fuel and freight, as highlighted in periodic regulatory disclosures.

Near-term price action may remain linked to broader equity market flows and sector rotation. Investors may track subsequent exchange filings and commentary for any material updates.

Broader Market and Sectoral Context

On 19 February, Cement stocks broadly traded lower during the session. Ambuja Cement declined 1.47% to ₹515.30, Shree Cement fell 1.45% to ₹26,250.00, JK Cement slipped 2.77% to ₹5,748, and Dalmia Bharat dropped 1.46% to ₹2,097.80.

ACC was down 1.68% at ₹1,613, Ramco Cements fell 2% to ₹1,120, and India Cements declined 3.06% to ₹417.0, as per exchange data. The coordinated decline indicates broad-based sectoral pressure.

UltraTech Cement shares fell 2.9% to close at ₹12,664.00 on 19 February, compared with the previous close of ₹13,052.00. The decline occurred without any fresh company-specific disclosure and coincided with broad-based weakness across cement stocks. The movement reflects prevailing sectoral sentiment, with investors awaiting further regulatory updates or market cues.

Source: https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/derivatives/ULTRACEMCO/UltraTech-Cement-Limited