Research and Markets: Analyzing the Indian Copper Industry
April 13 2012 - 11:35AM
Business Wire
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42fffe0b/analyzing_the_indi)
has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Indian Copper
Industry" report to their offering.
Copper is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the
symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with
excellent electrical conductivity, and finds extensive use as an
electrical conductor, heat conductor, as a building material, and
as a component of various alloys. Copper has played a significant
part in the history of mankind, which has used the easily
accessible uncompounded metal for nearly 10,000 years.
Civilizations in places like Iraq, China, Egypt, Greece and the
Sumerian cities all have early evidence of using copper.
During the Roman Empire, copper was principally mined on Cyprus,
hence the origin of the name of the metal as Cyprium, "metal of
Cyprus", later shortened to Cuprum. A number of countries, such as
Chile and the United States, still have sizeable reserves of the
metal which are extracted through large open pit mines.
Nevertheless, the price of copper rose rapidly, increasing 500%
from a 60-year low in 1999, largely due to increased demand. This
metal has come into the limelight on account of high volatility in
prices. According to New Scientist, the earth has an estimated 61
years supply of copper left.
The size of Indian Copper Industry is around four lakh tons,
which as percentage of world copper market is three percent.
Sterlite Industries, Hindalco, and Hindustan Copper are three major
producers of copper in India. India is emerging as net exporter of
copper from the status of net importer on account of rise in
production by three companies. Copper goes into various usage such
as building, cabling for power and telecommunications, automobiles
etc. Two major states owned telecommunications service providers -
BSNL and MTNL consume 10% of the country's copper production.
Growth in the building construction and automobile sector is
expected to keep demand of copper high.
Aruvian's R'search's Report - Analyzing the Indian Copper
Industry takes a look at the global copper industry, focusing
primarily on the basic characteristics of the metal itself. The
first part of the report deals with understanding copper,
technologies involved in copper production, exploration, mining,
and the uses of copper, as well as the global industry structure,
impact of copper mining on the environment, the various markets of
copper, etc.
The second part of the report focuses on the Copper Industry in
India. In-depth profiles are given of market players, production
profile of copper, consumption statistics, industry usage, and a
look at the industry structure. The report further focuses on the
price trends of copper, market performance, import/export scenario,
the physical market trends, demand for copper, and of course, a
market forecast.
The report includes a significant Porter's Five Forces Strategy
Analysis of the Indian Copper Industry.
The report Analyzing the Indian Copper Industry is a
comprehensive and resourceful research guide to not only the Copper
Industry Worldwide, but also to the Indian Copper Market.
Key Topics Covered:
A. Executive Summary
B. Introduction to Copper
C. Looking at the Global Copper Market
D. Looking at the Indian Copper Industry
E. Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis of India's Copper
Industry
F. Leading Industry Contributors
G. Indian Copper Industry: Future Perspective
H. Appendix
I. Glossary of Terms
Companies Mentioned
- Sterlite
- Hindalco
- Hindustan Copper Ltd
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http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42fffe0b/analyzing_the_indi