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Electrical Equipment Sector in IndiaThe electrical energy sector in India has witnessed rapid progress over the years with increase in power generation capacity as well as expansion of transmission and distribution lines. The installed power generation capacity increased from 16,600 MW in 1974 to 223,000 MW in 2013. Thermal sources such as coal, lignite, gas and diesel accounted for about 68% of the total power generation in India in 2013. The per capita consumption of power in India has […] |
India is the 2nd leading producer of cement in the world accounting for around 6-7% of the total global production. The industry is a significant contributor to the Indian economy and provides employment to over 1.2 million people. The demand for cement in India stood at around 260 million tonnes in 2012-3 and the per capita cement consumption in India is around 200 – 210 kg. India has large deposits of cement grade limestone spread […]