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@article{190425,
        author = {Dr. N. NAGARAJA and Ms. Chandini S},
        title = {Benchmarking Financial Performance: A Comparative Study of Cement Companies in Karnataka},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {9007-9014},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190425},
        abstract = {The financial performance of the cement industry plays a vital role in supporting infrastructure development and regional economic growth. This study aims to benchmark the financial performance of cement companies operating in Karnataka by comparing firm-level indicators with industry benchmarks. Relying exclusively on secondary data, the analysis incorporates published annual reports, industry publications, and financial databases to evaluate profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency ratios over a defined period. The study applies comparative ratio analysis and trend analysis to assess whether cement companies in Karnataka align with, exceed, or lag behind established industry standards. The findings are expected to highlight variations in financial health, reveal areas of strength and weakness, and provide insights into the competitive positioning of these firms. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sectoral financial benchmarking and offers practical implications for policymakers, investors, and corporate managers in the cement industry.},
        keywords = {Financial Performance Evaluation, Benchmarking Analysis, Cement Companies, Secondary Data Analysis, Corporate Finance, Karnataka},
        month = {February},
        }