The Road ahead for Powering India

wirecableSeptember 15, 2011September 15, 2011

September 15, 2011September 15, 2011

Economic growth in India, the world’s second fastest growing major economy, could be crimped by a shortage of power, a sector where the country hasn’t had much success in adding generating capacity, attracting private sector investment, reforming distribution and reducing losses in transmission. The government has tried to increase power......

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Electrical Equipment Sector maintains growth at 16.6% during Q1 2011-2012: IEEMA

wirecableSeptember 14, 2011September 15, 2011

September 14, 2011September 15, 2011

4 August, 2011 The Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry registered a growth of 16.6% during Q1 of FY 2011-2012, maintaining almost the same growth as Q1 of 2010-2011. Which stood at 16.73%. Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex Indian industry association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics......

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Update on Indian Economy and Market Outlook for Cables Business

wirecableJuly 29, 2011May 23, 2013

July 29, 2011May 23, 2013

Mr. Rajive Kaul, Chairman of Nicco Corporation Ltd. . . ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////- Mr Rajive Kaul* It was the year 1991 when India experienced its worst economic crisis. Our foreign exchange reserves were less than 1 billion USD, after having borrowed against our country’s gold reserves. Our GDP growth rate......

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Fibre broadband ‘coming on strong’

wirecableMay 24, 2011May 24, 2011

May 24, 2011May 24, 2011

Fibre broadband is experiencing strong growth in manyFworld regions, including Japan, China and North America. This is the conclusion of a new report byInfonetics Research, which shows that the number of fibreto-the-home (FTTH) subscribers increased by 30 per centworldwide last year to reach 40 million. Overall, the global broadband CPE......

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19 new wire rod production lines put into production in China in 2010

wirecableMay 24, 2011May 24, 2011

May 24, 2011May 24, 2011

According to Global Industry Analysts, 19 new wire rod production lines were put into production in China in 2010, with an aggregate annual capacity of 14.35 million tonnes. As a result, China’s annual production capacity of wire rod reached 36.85 million tonnes. GIA also stated that it expects the total......

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Changing Dynamics of Power Sector in Africa

wirecableMay 24, 2011May 24, 2011

May 24, 2011May 24, 2011

Africa has huge untapped reserves of fossil and hydro resources that can be used for generating electricity. However, the electrification and consumption levels are low, particularly in the rural areas, as the continent is unable to utilize its reserves due to drought, high oil prices, conflicts and lack of funds.......

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2010 Global Steel Output Highest Ever

wirecableApril 18, 2011April 30, 2011

April 18, 2011April 30, 2011

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Global Steel Wire Market to Reach US$25.4 Billion by 2015

wirecableApril 18, 2011April 30, 2011

April 18, 2011April 30, 2011

Global Steel Wire Market to reach US$25.4 Billion by 2015, according to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. The steel industry’s business cycles reflect the general economic activity of a nation. Steel wire being a part of steel industry is no exception and is dependent on a number of......

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Economic Survey: Impact on Wire & Cable Industry

wirecableApril 18, 2011May 23, 2013

April 18, 2011May 23, 2013

One of the major requirements for sustainable and inclusive economic growth is an extensive and efficient infrastructure network i.e. electricity, roads and bridges, ports, airports, telecommunications, railways, etc. It is critical for the effective functioning of the economy and industry. The key to global competitiveness of the Indian economy lies......