21.   The gains in Hong Kong and Singapore helped lift Indonesian share prices, which got an additional boost from strong rises in local cement company stocks.

22.   It quoted Coordinating Minister of Political and Security Affairs Susilo Sudarman as saying that certain individuals were witholding their cement stock in the hope of raising prices.

23.   Cement stocks were lower on profit-taking after rising sharply on Thursday.

24.   Cement stocks were also keenly sought ahead of the budget on perceptions that the government will present an infrastructure-friendly budget.

25.   Cement stocks were lower after cement companies said they were unable to pass on increases in raw material prices to consumers in the face of sluggish demand.

26.   Cement stocks were sold amid fears of a possible fall in product prices, while the broad market was again weak on rising concerns on the fiscal deficit front.

27.   Dealers said a few cement stocks also attracted buyer interest.

28.   Dealers said cement stocks, select pharmaceuticals and few softwares were sought towards the latter part of the day.

29.   Prices of cement stocks are likely to fall in the near term on expectations that the railway budget will raise freight rates.

30.   Some cement stocks, such as ACC, Gujarat Ambuja and Larsen and Toubro were also keenly bought by investors.