Abstract
India is fast emerging on the world map as a strong economy and a global
power. The country is going through a phase of rapid development and growth.
All the vital industries and sectors of the country are registering growth and
thus, luring investors. And cement industry is one of them. To throw light on
the Indian cement industry, RNCOS has launched its report "Indian Cement
Industry Forecast to 2012" that gives an extensive research and in-depth
analysis of the cement industry in India. This report helps clients to analyze
the competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities critical to the success of
the cement industry in India. Based on this analysis, the report gives a
future forecast of the market that is intended as a rough guide to the
direction in which the market is likely to move.
Key Findings
- Domestic demand for cement has been increasing at a fast pace in India and
it has surpassed the economic growth rate of the country.
- Cement consumption in India is forecasted to grow by over 22% by 2009-10
from 2007-08.
- Among the states, Maharashtra has the highest share in consumption at
12.18%, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
- In production terms, Andhra Pradesh is leading with 14.72% of total
production followed by Rajasthan.
- Housing sector is expected to remain the largest cement consumer in coming
years.
Key Issues and Facts Analyzed
- Where the Indian cement industry stands in global context?
- What are the factors that are fueling growth into the Indian cement
industry?
- What opportunities exist for cement other related industries in India?
- How different states are performing in the industry?
- What are the issues faced by the industry?
- How the industry is likely to move in future?
Key Players Analyzed
This section provides the overview and financial information on prominent
players in the Indian cement sector, like Associated Cement Company Ltd.
(ACC), Grasim Industries Ltd., Ambuja Cements Ltd., UltraTech Cement Ltd.,
J.K. Cement Limited, Madras Cements Ltd., and Jaypee Group.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white
papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, industry
news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
Ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using
software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis have
been used for analysis and processing of information.