Nifty Cement Prediction for Tomorrow, 12 August 2026: UltraTech Falls 2.14 Percent as Crude at Rs 8,024 Delivers Pet Coke Energy Shock to Sector

The Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow for Wednesday 12 August 2026 is shaped by Tuesday's dominant story: MCX Crude Oil surged 2.83% to Rs 8,024, crossing above Rs 8,000 for the first time, as Iran deal talks stalled definitively. Nifty 50 fell 112 points to 24,471.70 (-0.46%) while UltraTech Cement crashed 2.14%, Nifty FMCG dropped 1.17% and Nifty Auto fell 0.55% on crude input cost shock. Nifty IT (+0.61%) and Nifty Pharma (+1.02%) were the only sectoral gainers through defensive rotation. Nifty Cement is the benchmark index for this prediction for tomorrow. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, present the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.

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Today's Market Data for the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

Indicator	Close (Tue 11 Aug, Groww)	Change
Nifty 50	24,471.70	-112.10 pts (-0.46%)
Sensex	78,154.25	-388.19 pts (-0.49%)
Bank Nifty	57,446.25	-240.70 pts (-0.42%); Low: 57,158.70
Nifty IT	31,823.15	+0.61%; TCS +0.82%, Infosys +0.65%
Nifty Pharma	26,750.45	+1.02% ; top sectoral gainer; defensive rotation
Nifty FMCG	48,787.85	-1.17%; HUL -1.07%, ITC -1.29%
Nifty Auto	29,458.55	-0.55%; crude above Rs 8,000 headwind
Nifty Private Bank	27,380.35	-0.56%; Axis Bank -1.40%
Nifty PSU Bank	8,640.25	+0.01%; essentially flat; SBI -0.47%
Nifty Metal	13,100.80	-0.95%; Hindustan Zinc -1.43%
UltraTech Cement	Rs 11,780 (-2.14%)	Biggest large-cap loser; crude pet coke shock
MCX Crude Oil	Rs 8,024/bbl (+2.83%)	Above Rs 8,000 for first time; Iran deal stalled
MCX Gold	Rs 1,52,762/10g (+0.60%)	H: Rs 1,54,074; safe-haven demand continues
MCX Silver	Rs 2,37,600/kg (-0.05%)	H: Rs 2,43,000 then sharp reversal; volatile
MCX Copper	Rs 1,383/kg (+0.44%)	Industrial metals mildly positive
MCX Zinc	Rs 394.10/kg (+0.09%)	Near flat; supply deficit intact
MCX Natural Gas	Rs 265.10/MMBTU (-0.49%)	Consolidating after Monday's +3.33% surge
India VIX	Est. 12.50-12.80	Rising as breadth turned broadly negative

Crude Above Rs 8,000: The Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow Central Context

MCX Crude Oil at Rs 8,024 (+2.83%) on Tuesday is the biggest single commodity development of this week. The crude price has risen from Rs 7,356 on Friday August 7 to Rs 8,024 on Tuesday August 11 ; a 9.1% surge in three trading sessions. Ankit Jaiswal identifies this as the defining macro variable for tomorrow: at Rs 8,024, crude is creating multi-sector simultaneous headwinds across auto, FMCG, cement, chemicals and consumer durables.

Kunal Singla notes that Nifty Pharma gaining 1.02% and Nifty IT gaining 0.61% on Tuesday confirms the market is rotating defensively ; selling crude-sensitive sectors and buying crude-insensitive ones. for tomorrow, this rotation is expected to continue on Wednesday unless a formal Iran deal or OPEC+ announcement reverses crude's trajectory overnight.

Key Factors for the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

• UltraTech Cement fell 2.14% to Rs 11,780 on Tuesday ; the largest large-cap Nifty decline of the session. for tomorrow, UltraTech's move is a direct response to MCX Crude at Rs 8,024 (+2.83%): pet coke (crude derivative used as kiln fuel) is now approximately 22-25% more expensive than Friday's Rs 7,356 crude level, adding Rs 175-220 per tonne of EBITDA pressure in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.
• MCX Natural Gas at Rs 265.10 adds a secondary kiln-switching cost concern for tomorrow. At Rs 265.10, natural gas is approximately 15% above the pre-Iran-deal-stall level from two weeks ago, reducing the cost advantage of switching kiln fuel from coal to gas. Both primary energy inputs are now elevated for tomorrow.
• India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) capex maintains 14% growth above the Rs 2.8 lakh crore plan, providing structural cement dispatch volume support for tomorrow. Volume growth does not offset margin compression, but it confirms the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow is a margin story, not a demand story.
• Kunal Singla identifies the Rs 9,630-9,670 zone as the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow floor: this is where Tuesday's selling likely finds buyers if crude moderates Wednesday. Below Rs 9,630 on Wednesday would signal the energy cost shock is moving from margin pressure to volume contraction in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.

Technical Levels for the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

Level	Zone
Key Support	9,630-9,670
Secondary Support	9,500-9,550
Immediate Resistance	9,750-9,800
Key Resistance	9,920-9,980

Stocks to Watch for the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

UltraTech Cement: CMP Rs 11,780 (-2.14% Tue). Ankit Jaiswal flags entry Rs 11,700-11,780, target Rs 12,050, SL Rs 11,500. UltraTech is the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow primary stock. Tuesday's -2.14% from pet coke cost shock. Entry at Rs 11,700-11,780 targets recovery if crude moderates. Stop Rs 11,500.

Reliance Industries: CMP Rs 1,323.90. Kunal Singla flags entry Rs 1,315-1,325, target Rs 1,358, SL Rs 1,295. Reliance O2C division produces pet coke alternative fuels. Tracking Reliance direction gives crude cost context for tomorrow.

ONGC: CMP Rs 239.45. Ankit Jaiswal flags entry Rs 236-240, target Rs 252, SL Rs 228. ONGC is the inverse Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow: crude rising = ONGC benefits while cement suffers. Holding ONGC offsets cement sector exposure in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow portfolio.

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Strategy for the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

1. Rs 9,630-9,670 is the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow primary support. Ankit Jaiswal recommends entry here on crude-moderation signals.
2. Iran deal overnight or crude below Rs 7,800 = Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow sharp recovery. UltraTech could reclaim Rs 12,000-12,100 in a single session.
3. Rs 9,750-9,800 is the first Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow resistance in the no-crude-reversal scenario.
4. Track UltraTech above Rs 11,850 at Wednesday open as the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow stabilisation signal.

Risks to the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow

• Crude sustaining above Rs 8,024 Wednesday adding further pet coke cost pressure in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.
• Natural Gas extending its level above Rs 265 adding kiln-switching cost headwinds in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.
• UltraTech breaking below Rs 11,700 Wednesday, confirming the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow bear case toward 9,500-9,550.

Conclusion

The Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow for Wednesday 12 August 2026 is dominated by crude oil at Rs 8,024 ; above Rs 8,000 for the first time. Ankit Jaiswal of Univest identifies 9,630-9,670 as the primary support and 9,750-9,800 as the resistance for tomorrow on Wednesday. The defensive sectors (IT and Pharma) provide tomorrow's positive carry-forwards; crude-sensitive sectors (auto, FMCG, cement) face continued headwinds until energy prices moderate.

Kunal Singla of Univest notes that the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow for Wednesday has two binary outcomes overnight: Iran deal confirmed = sharp crude reversal and sector rotation back to auto, FMCG, cement; deal stalled = crude sustains above Rs 7,900-8,000 and defensive IT/Pharma rotation continues. Check Brent Crude pre-market Wednesday morning as the first Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow direction signal.

FAQs on Nifty Cement Prediction For Tomorrow, 12 August 2026

What is the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow, 12 August 2026?

Ans. The Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow is bearish. UltraTech fell 2.14% to Rs 11,780 as crude at Rs 8,024 adds Rs 175-220 per tonne of pet coke EBITDA pressure. Support is 9,630-9,670 and resistance is 9,750-9,800 in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.

Which analysts prepared the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow?

Ans. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, prepared the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow using Groww-confirmed Tuesday data: UltraTech Rs 11,780 (-2.14%), MCX Crude Rs 8,024 (+2.83%).

How does crude at Rs 8,024 affect the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow?

Ans. Crude above Rs 8,000 makes pet coke approximately 22-25% more expensive than Friday's Rs 7,356 level. At Rs 175-220 per tonne of EBITDA pressure, cement companies face the highest energy cost environment of FY27 in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.

What is Nifty Cement support and resistance for the prediction for tomorrow?

Ans. Support is 9,630-9,670 and 9,500-9,550. Resistance is 9,750-9,800 and 9,920-9,980 in the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow.

What is the Iran deal impact on the Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow?

Ans. Iran deal confirmed overnight = crude reversal to Rs 6,800-7,100 = UltraTech recovers sharply toward Rs 12,000-12,200 in a single session. This is the bull case. No deal = crude sustains above Rs 8,000 = Nifty Cement prediction for tomorrow stays under pet coke pressure Wednesday.