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Pipe Stocks Climb on PVC Price Jump
Plastic pipe makers Supreme Industries Ltd., Astral Ltd., and Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd. saw their shares climb on Tuesday, March 10. The rally was driven by a sharp rise in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) prices. Supreme Industries and Astral shares gained 3.5% and 3% respectively, while Prince Pipes jumped 7%. This momentum follows a ₹24 per kg increase in PVC prices over the past week.
Restocking Expected to Boost Volumes
PVC rates jumped by ₹13 per kg just on Tuesday, providing a significant uplift for these companies. Industry observers expect distributors and channel partners to build up inventory to guard against future price increases. This restocking activity should lead to a substantial short-term boost in sales volumes for the pipe manufacturers. Companies appear well-placed to pass these higher raw material costs onto their customers, potentially protecting or improving profit margins.
Year-to-Date Stock Performance
This surge in PVC prices is a major factor for the sector this year. Year-to-date, PVC rates have climbed ₹33.5 per kg. January saw a ₹5 per kg increase, followed by ₹3.5 per kg in February. The pace accelerated in March with a ₹25 per kg jump so far, significantly influencing market conditions. Despite recent price swings, Supreme Industries shares have climbed 12% year-to-date in 2026, and Astral has risen over 15%. Prince Pipes, however, had declined 6.6% year-to-date before Tuesday's gains.