Currently, the demand scenario in Andhra Pradesh is sluggish due to cancellation of several projects by the newly elected government. This, combined with sand availability and monsoon seasonality, led to a slump in construction activities in the state. Lower cement offtake in the first half of FY20 is attributable to these reasons. Demand recovery in the region is expected from late FY20 or FY21 once the cancelled projects are reallocated. With Deccan Cements having major exposure to the state, the current scenario would act as headwind for growth in the near term....