Brief: JK Lakshmi Cement Says Cost Soared In Sept-Qtr Due To Steep Increase In Prices Of Petcoke & Diesel
Oct 29 (Reuters) - JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd JKLC.NS :
* IN SEPT-QUARTER, DUE TO STEEP INCREASE IN PRICES OF
PETCOKE &
DIESEL, COST SOARED CONSIDERABLY, AFFECTING PROFITABILITY
ADVERSELY
* VOLUMES ALSO GOT IMPACTED DUE TO TRANSPORTERS STRIKE IN
CHHATTISGARH PLANT, AFFECTING EAST DESPATCHES FOR NEARLY 15 DAYS
IN QUARTER
* CO'S 10MW WHR POWER PLANT EXPECTED TO BE COMMISSIONED IN
NEXT
QUARTER WHICH WILL HELP IN REDUCING CO'S POWER COST
Further company coverage: JKLC.NS
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