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PROSPECTS OF COPPER IN INDIA
byDR. D. DE SARKAR
Chief Executive Officer
INDIAN COPPER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
ICDC WNFA, Mumbai
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•Mankind first started using copper for domestic implements during the “Chalcolithic ” period (8000 B.C. to 4000 B.C.) – the transitional period from the Stone Age to the Metal Age.
• Image of copper has undergone considerable transformation from a Traditional Metal of Artisans in ancient days to a Metal of Strategic Importance essential for development of any country.
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IMPORTANT END USE SECTORS
• Electrical
• Transport
• Process Industry
• General engineering
• Consumer durables
• Building & constructionICDC
KEY DRIVERS FOR GROWTH PROSPECTS
Growing domestic market extending to rural areas
Govt.’s priority for Infrastructure development
Indispensability of copper for many end use sectors which are on fast growth track
Increased quality consciousness
Improved life style
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EXISTING MARKET - WITH HIGH GROWTH POTENTIAL
• Electrical
• Transport
• General Engineering
• Consumer Durables
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ELECTRICAL
• Very low per capita electricity consumption
• Addition to generation capacity
• Thrust on improved Power Quality by better Transmission, Distribution & Utilization System
• Introduction of Energy Efficient ‘STAR’ rated consumer durables
WHY
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TRANSPORT
Railways― Increased plan for track electrification
― Higher capacity loco manufacture
― Underground / overhead services
― AC coaches
― Improved signaling system
Automobile ― Auto electrical― Efficient electrical system― Increased production facility
WHY
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AC & R MARKETWHY• Domestic demand for AC is increasing
• Energy efficient (VRF) AC is becoming popular
• Demand for commercial establishments will give maximum demand push
• 15-20% p.a. copper tube demand is possible (present estimated usage =30,000 tpa)
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• Copper motor rotor
• Agricultural sprinkler
• Desalination
• Anti Microbial property based applications
• Reverse substitution
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
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CHALLENGES
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
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EXTERNAL
Government Regulations
Tax / Duty, Raw Material, Environment
Inaccessible technology
Unfairly advantaged competitors
Substitution threat
Multiple specifications for same product
Small order lot
Adverse attitude towards foundry by qualified engineersICDC
INTERNAL
Culture (risk aversion & slow)
Entrepreneur – professionalism
Inability to track market dynamics
Technology upgradation
Lack of qualified engineers and trained skilled work force
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SET TARGETS TO MEET THE OBJECTIVE
Be cost competitiveDo not compromise on input material qualityImprove yieldReduce fuel consumptionPlan operations in proper sequenceAvoid wastagesLook for technology upgradation
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SET TARGETS TO MEET THE OBJECTIVE
Gain customer confidence Interact on technical issues Maintain delivery schedule
Be aware of Market trend Change in regulations
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Lucky people GET Opportunities
Brave people CREATE Opportunities
Winners CONVERT the Challenges into Opportunities
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CONCLUSION
• All the stake holders – the primary copper producers, semis manufacturers and end users need to come to-gether – become Partner. ICDC can play an important role.
• Proper support from Policy Makers will surely make both the copper industry and the user sector benefitted and ensure sustained development.
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