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POTENTIAL OF PLASTICS INDUSTRY IN

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NORTHERN INDIA WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON
PLASTICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING -2014

A report on plastics industry

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Federation of
Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry

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Industrys Voice for Policy Change

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Federation of
Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry

Federation House Tansen Marg New Delhi 110001

T +91 11 2335 7364 F + 91 11 2332 9369

E [email protected] [email protected]

www.ficci.com

Sidharth Birla

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CONTENT

I.
Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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III. Plastic industry in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IV. Plastics applications in Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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V.
Plastics applications in Food
Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VI. Factors promoting opportunity in Northern

India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VII. Challenges for plastics industry in Northern India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Addressing environmental myths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Technology needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Price pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VIII. Recycling & Waste Management of plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 27

IX.
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I.
Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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II.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IV. Plastics applications in Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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V.
Plastics applications in Food
Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VI. Factors promoting opportunity in Northern

India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VII. Challenges for plastics industry in Northern India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 25

1. Addressing environmental myths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Technology needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Price pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VIII. Recycling & Waste Management of plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 27

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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of
Figures

Figure 1 : Per capita

plastic products
consumption
(Kg/person) . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 5 Figure 2 :
Polymer utilization by

application, FY13 . . . . . . . .
..................6
Figure 3 : Demand growth
of plastics ('000 TPA),
CAGR, FY0813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4 : Demand breakup
of plastics by types,
FY13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 8 Figure 5 : India Region wise plastic
consumption,
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 10 Figure 6 : Indicative
list of some end use
industries in Northern India
. . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 7 :
Production Capacity and
Operating efficiency of
plastics, FY13 . . . . . . . 11
Figure 8 : Plastic
production capacities in
Northern India . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 9 :
Demand-supply scenario of
plastics, FY13. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Figure
10 : Import-export scenario
of plastics (in KT),
Fy13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 15 Figure 11 : Exports of
value added plastic

products (Bn
USD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 15 Figure 12 :
Product wise breakup
of plastic product
exports in 201213 . . . . . . . . . 16

Figure 13 : Potential
growth in AgricultureGDP (in Rs. Cr.) through
. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Plasticulture, FY13

Figure 14 : Food
processing segments
(%
share). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 15 : Growth
projections for food
processing sector (USD
billion) . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 16 : Plastics in
flexible packaging (%
share) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 17 : Indian
packaging industry
growth projection (USD
billion). . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 18 : Plastic
recycling flow
diagram . . . . . . . . . . . .
...................
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players, FY13 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 12 Table 3 : Major
Plasticulture
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . .
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17 Table 4 : Polymers used
in Plasticulture applications
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specific agriculture issues .
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Potential benefits from
Plasticulture applications . .
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Preface
Manish Panchal
Charu Kapoor
P S Singh
Practice Head - Chemical & Energy
Principal - Chemicals
Head- Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Table 1 : Classification
of plastic products by
type of process. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 Table 2 :
Production Capacity of
plastics by major

Tata Strategic Management Group

Tata Strategic Management Group
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Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce &
Industry (FICCI) & TATA
Strategic Management
Group (TSMG) have been
regularly tracking the
petrochemicals industry
and supporting companies,
both big and small, across
various chains to achieve
business excellence. The
same knowledge and
experience gives us an
additional advantage to
realize this report.

Accelerated globalization,
rapid change in
technology and growing
consumerism have
brought with it sweeping
changes and abundant
opportunities for
petrochemical companies
to grow locally and
globally. Significant
investments are coming
up in India in this sector
in the next few years. For
example, Reliance is
planning to invest USD 8
billion over next four
years in petrochemical
projects. Indian Oil is
investing USD 1.3 billion
in setting up
petrochemical complex at
Paradip refinery. Besides
these, four PCPIR's are
under various stages of
development which will
further improve the
petrochemical landscape
in India. In addition, low
plastics consumption (per
capita basis) in India
compared to many

developed nations, offers a

platform for immense growth.

Historically, major percentage

of the population in northern
India has been engaged in
agriculture. Though the land
is very fertile and supplied
with abundant water, the
farmers are still affected with
the problems of low
productivity and low return
on investment primarily due
to heavy dependence on
monsoons. Going forward,
plasticulture applications has
the potential to offer them
the much needed solutions to
improve productivity and
reduce dependence on
monsoons and therefore will
drive demand for plastics.

As per industry estimates, 3540% of the food products

produced in India are wasted
due to deficient infrastructure
and lack of food processing
capabilities. Plastics find
applications in packaging
which protects the longevity
and quality of food. This
sector in India also offers
significant potential for
growth leading to increase in
demand for plastics.

We sincerely thank all

industry leaders whose
valuable inputs have helped
in developing this report. As
always it was an insightful
experience for the team to
materialize this report. We
hope it acts as a guiding light
both for the players and the
consumers of plastics.

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Preface

Manish Panchal
Charu Kapoor
P S Singh
Practice Head - Chemical & Energy
Principal - Chemicals
Head- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Tata Strategic Management Group
Tata Strategic Management Group
FICCI
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) & TATA Strategic Management
Group (TSMG) have been regularly tracking the petrochemicals industry and supporting
companies, both big and small, across various chains to achieve business excellence. The same
knowledge and experience gives us an additional advantage to realize this report.

Accelerated globalization, rapid change in technology and growing consumerism have

brought with it sweeping changes and abundant opportunities for petrochemical companies
to grow locally and globally. Significant investments are coming up in India in this sector in
the next few years. For example, Reliance is planning to invest USD 8 billion over next four
years in petrochemical projects. Indian Oil is investing USD 1.3 billion in setting up
petrochemical complex at Paradip refinery. Besides these, four PCPIR's are under various
stages of development which will further improve the petrochemical landscape in India. In
addition, low plastics consumption (per capita basis) in India compared to many developed
nations, offers a platform for immense growth.

Historically, major percentage of the population in northern India has been engaged in
agriculture. Though the land is very fertile and supplied with abundant water, the farmers
are still affected with the problems of low productivity and low return on investment
primarily due to heavy dependence on monsoons. Going forward, plasticulture applications
has the potential to offer them the much needed solutions to improve productivity and
reduce dependence on monsoons and therefore will drive demand for plastics.

As per industry estimates, 35-40% of the food products produced in India are wasted due to
deficient infrastructure and lack of food processing capabilities. Plastics find applications in
packaging which protects the longevity and quality of food. This sector in India also offers
significant potential for growth leading to increase in demand for plastics.

We sincerely thank all industry leaders whose valuable inputs have helped in developing this
report. As always it was an insightful experience for the team to materialize this report. We
hope it acts as a guiding light both for the players and the consumers of plastics.

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Executive Summary

lastic industry is making significant contribution to the economic development

Pand growth of various key sectors in the country such as: Automotive, Construction,
Electronics, Healthcare, Textiles, and FMCG etc. Its demand has been growing rapidly at
~10% CAGR to reach 10 MnTPA by FY13. India is currently net

importer of PolyEthylene (PE), however with the commissioning of IOCL plant at

Panipat, the imports are expected to go down significantly.

India observes significant regional diversity in consumption of plastics with Western

India accounting for 47%, Northern India for 23% and Southern India for 21%. Bulk of
the consumption in Northern India is from end use industries of Auto, packaging
(including bulk packaging), plasticulture applications, electronic appliances etc.
which are concentrated mostly in UP and Delhi- NCR (>50%). However, plastic
processing in other parts like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, J&K and
Himachal Pradesh are expected to grow based on increased availability of feedstock
and higher focus on manufacturing sectors.

Northern India is said to have an inherent disadvantage of being away from ports
hence a difficult target for low cost supply of plastics through import. However this
same situation makes the domestic plastic processing more competitive and
provides significant opportunity. Current low levels of per capita consumption (9.7

Kgs) along with increased growth in end use industries could propel the growth of
plastics in North India further. Plastics application in agriculture can also lead to huge
monetary benefits as well as improve the overall productivity. Besides Plasticulture
can also be a good answer to the falling water table in North India. Additionally, full
potential of plastics in food processing is yet to be tapped and that can help in
meeting the food and nutrition security of the nation.

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1
Executive Summary

lastic industry is making significant contribution to the economic development

Pand growth of various key sectors in the country such as: Automotive, Construction,
Electronics, Healthcare, Textiles, and FMCG etc. Its demand has been growing rapidly at
~10% CAGR to reach 10 MnTPA by FY13. India is currently net

importer of PolyEthylene (PE), however with the commissioning of IOCL plant at

Panipat, the imports are expected to go down significantly.

India observes significant regional diversity in consumption of plastics with Western

India accounting for 47%, Northern India for 23% and Southern India for 21%. Bulk of
the consumption in Northern India is from end use industries of Auto, packaging
(including bulk packaging), plasticulture applications, electronic appliances etc.
which are concentrated mostly in UP and Delhi- NCR (>50%). However, plastic
processing in other parts like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, J&K and
Himachal Pradesh are expected to grow based on increased availability of feedstock
and higher focus on manufacturing sectors.

Northern India is said to have an inherent disadvantage of being away from ports
hence a difficult target for low cost supply of plastics through import. However this
same situation makes the domestic plastic processing more competitive and
provides significant opportunity. Current low levels of per capita consumption (9.7

Kgs) along with increased growth in end use industries could propel the growth of
plastics in North India further. Plastics application in agriculture can also lead to huge
monetary benefits as well as improve the overall productivity. Besides Plasticulture
can also be a good answer to the falling water table in North India. Additionally, full
potential of plastics in food processing is yet to be tapped and that can help in
meeting the food and nutrition security of the nation.

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Indian Plastic industry

faces environmental
myths and lacks in
technology. Going ahead
recycling & reuse of
plastics could be a
foremost step towards
fostering innovation and
sustainability. Also
increased awareness
through help of industry
groups and Government
could help address some
of these challenges.

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Introducti
on

he chemical industry is
critical for the economic
development of any
country.

TIndian chemical sector

accounts for ~13% of the
gross value added by the

industries segment. With

Asia's increasing
contribution to the global
chemical industry, India
emerges as one of the focus
destinations for chemical
companies worldwide.
Chemical industry is critical
for the economic
development of any country

as it offers products and

solutions for virtually all
sectors of economy.

The chemical industry in

India currently stands at
~USD 115 Bn in FY13 and
is expected to grow at
~8% p.a. over the next 5
years. Indian
petrochemical industry
which includes the end
products like polymers,
synthetic fibers,
surfactants etc. constitute
~20% i.e. ~USD 23 Bn
market.

petrochemicals. Current
low per capita
consumption level of
plastic products as
compared to developed
countries per capita
consumption suggests
that India offers a huge
opportunity over long
term (Refer Figure 1).

Figure 1: Per capita

plastic products
consumption
(Kg/person)

109

65

45

Petrochemical products
permeate the entire
spectrum of daily use
items and cover almost
every sphere of life like
clothing, housing,
construction, furniture,
automobiles, household
items, agriculture,
horticulture, irrigation,
packaging, medical
appliances, electronics
and electrical etc. These
industries hence drive the
demand growth of

32

9.7

USA
Europe
China
India
Brazil

Source: PlastIndia, Business Press, Research by

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Introduction

he chemical industry is critical for the economic development of any country.

TIndian chemical sector accounts for ~13% of the gross value added by the industries
segment. With Asia's increasing contribution to the global chemical industry, India emerges
as one of the focus destinations for chemical companies worldwide. Chemical industry is
critical for the economic development of any country

as it offers products and solutions for virtually all sectors of economy.

The chemical industry in India currently stands at ~USD 115 Bn in FY13 and is
expected to grow at ~8% p.a. over the next 5 years. Indian petrochemical industry
which includes the end products like polymers, synthetic fibers, surfactants etc.
constitute ~20% i.e. ~USD 23 Bn market.

Petrochemical products permeate the entire spectrum of daily use items and cover
almost every sphere of life like clothing, housing, construction, furniture,
automobiles, household items, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, packaging,
medical appliances, electronics and electrical etc. These industries hence drive the
demand growth of petrochemicals. Current low per capita consumption level of
plastic products as compared to developed countries per capita consumption
suggests that India offers a huge opportunity over long term (Refer Figure 1).

Figure 1: Per capita plastic products consumption (Kg/person)

109

65

45

32

9.7

USA
Europe
China
India
Brazil

Source: PlastIndia, Business Press, Research by Tata Strategic

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Packaging industry in India

has seen a strong
penetration of plastics as

compared to global
standards. However,
agriculture sector still
hasn't explored the
benefits of plastics to a
large extent. Global
average for plastics
demand in agriculture is
~8% while India is
substantially lower at
only 2%.

Figure 2: Polymer
utilization by
application, Fy13

consumption in India

43%

Global average

India
Substantially lower

35%

25%

21%
17%
16%
18%

15%

8%

2%

Packaging
Infrastructure
Auto

Others

Agriculture

India offers strong

opportunity for
manufacturing of
petrochemicals in future
with its plan to increase the
share of manufacturing in
GDP from 16% to 25% by
2022. The increasing
demographic dividend,
urbanization, growing
income levels all support a
strong case of increase in
both demand and supply of
petrochemicals in India.
Plastics are the major
product that account for
bulk of the Indian
petrochemical industry.

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wide variety of plastics

raw materials are
produced to meet the
material

Plastics Industry

Aneeds of different sectors

of the economy. These
polymeric materials are

broadly categorized as
commodity, engineering
and specialty plastics.

Commodity plastics are

the major products that
account for bulk of the
plastics and in turn for
petrochemical industry.
Commodity plastics
comprise of Polyethylene
(PE), Polypropylene (PP),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
and Polystyrene. While
engineering and specialty
plastics are plastics that
exhibit superior
mechanical and thermal
properties in a wide
range of conditions over
and above more
commonly used
commodity plastics and
are used for specific
purpose. These include
styrene derivatives
(PS/EPS & SAN/ABS),
polycarbonate, poly
methyl methacrylate,
polycarbonates, poly oxy
methylene (POM) plastics
etc.

There are three broad

types of PE, viz: Lowdensity Polyethylene
(LDPE), High-density
Polyethylene (HDPE) and
Linear Low-density
Polyethylene (LLDPE).
Major plastic materials
like PE and PP are derived

from Ethylene and

Propylene respectively,
while other plastics such
as PVC, PS & ABS and PC
are produced from
benzene, butadiene and
other feedstock.

1) Demand overview

Plastics industry is one of

the fastest growing
industries in India. It has
expanded at ~8% CAGR
over the last five years to
reach ~8.5 MnTPA (million
tonnes per annum) in
FY13 from ~6 MnTPA in
FY08. (Refer Figure 3).

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wide variety of plastics raw materials are produced to meet the material

Aneeds of different sectors of the economy. These polymeric materials are broadly
categorized as commodity, engineering and specialty plastics.

Commodity plastics are the major products that account for bulk of the plastics and in
turn for petrochemical industry. Commodity plastics comprise of Polyethylene (PE),
Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polystyrene. While engineering and
specialty plastics are plastics that exhibit superior mechanical and thermal properties
in a wide range of conditions over and above more commonly used commodity plastics

and are used for specific purpose. These include styrene derivatives (PS/EPS &
SAN/ABS), polycarbonate, poly methyl methacrylate, polycarbonates, poly oxy
methylene (POM) plastics etc.

There are three broad types of PE, viz: Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-density
Polyethylene (HDPE) and Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Major plastic
materials like PE and PP are derived from Ethylene and Propylene respectively, while
other plastics such as PVC, PS & ABS and PC are produced from benzene, butadiene
and other feedstock.

1) Demand overview

Plastics industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India. It has expanded at
~8% CAGR over the last five years to reach ~8.5 MnTPA (million tonnes per annum) in
FY13 from ~6 MnTPA in FY08. (Refer Figure 3).

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('000 TPA), CAGR,

FY08-13
Figure 3: Demand
growth of plastics

9000

7%
8,456

3%

5,824

7500

6000

8%

2%

1500

10%

4500

3000

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

demand has grown at 10%
p.a. from 1.2 MnTPA to 2.1
MnTPA in FY13. PolyStyrene (PS) has observed
a slower growth rate of 3%
p.a. to reach ~250,000 TPA
in FY13, while other (PC/
ABS etc.) have grown at
7% p.a. from 94,000 TPA to
141,000 TPA in FY13 (Ref
figure 4)
FY08

FY13

PVC

Polypropylene

HDPE

Polyestyrene

Figure 4: Demand
breakup of plastics by
types, Fy13
Others

LDPE PS 3%
Others
Source: Chemicals & Petrochemical Statistics, Analysis by Tata
Strategic

2%

Polyethylene (PE) is the

most largely used plastic
raw-material by Indian
industry. Its demand has
grown at 8% CAGR in last 5
years to reach ~3.6 MnTPA
in FY13. Polypropylene (PP)
is the second largest with
consumption growing from
1.8 MnTPA in FY08 to 2.1
MnTPA in FY13 at a growth
rate of 2% p.a.

5%

PVC 28%

LLDPE 18%

HDPE 20% PP 24%

Source: Chemicals & Petrochemical Statistics,

Analysis by Tata Strategic

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To manufacture finished
products, polymers are
processed through various
types of techniques
namely extrusion, injection
moulding, blow moulding
and roto moulding. Various
products manufactured
through these processes
are highlighted in the
following table (Refer Table
1)

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Table 1: Classification
of plastic products by
type of process

Plastics Industry
Extrusion
Films and Sheets, Fibre and Filaments
Pipes, Conduits and profiles,

Polyethylene (PE), which

includes HDPE, LLDPE and
LDPE (High Density PE, Low
Density PE and Linear Low
density PE), accounts for
the largest share i.e., 43%
of total consumption, while
PP accounts for 24% of
total consumption. Within
PE, HDPE is observing a
moderate growth and has
a consumption share of
20%. LLDPE is expected to
grow at higher pace due to
its increased penetration in
LLDPE applications. Others
include PS/EPS, ABS and
engineering plastics.

Miscellaneous applications

Injection moulding
Industrial Injection Moulding, Household
Injection Moulding and Thermo-

Plastic

Roto moulding
ware/ Moulded luggage

Large circular tanks such as water tanks

products
Source: CIPET

Blow moulding
Bottles, containers, Toys and Housewares

Extrusion process is the

most commonly used
process in India and
accounts for ~60% of total
consumption by
downstream plastic
processing industries.
Injection moulding is the
other popular process
accounting for ~25% of the
consumption. Blow
moulding is used for ~ 5%
while Rotomoulding 1%
while the rest of the plastic
is processed through other
processes.

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Northern India

Western India has

traditionally been the
largest consumer of
plastics accounting for
almost 47% of the total
consumption. The region
wise distribution of
consumption is given in
Figure 5.

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Polyethylene (PE), which includes HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE (High Density PE, Low
Density PE and Linear Low density PE), accounts for the largest share i.e., 43% of
total consumption, while PP accounts for 24% of total consumption. Within PE, HDPE
is observing a moderate growth and has a consumption share of 20%. LLDPE is
expected to grow at higher pace due to its increased penetration in LLDPE
applications. Others include PS/EPS, ABS and engineering plastics.

To manufacture finished products, polymers are processed through various types of

techniques namely extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding and roto moulding.
Various products manufactured through these processes are highlighted in the
following table (Refer Table 1)

Table 1: Classification of plastic products by type of process

Extrusion
Films and Sheets, Fibre and Filaments Pipes, Conduits and profiles,

Miscellaneous applications

Injection moulding
Industrial Injection Moulding, Household Injection Moulding and Thermo-

Plastic

ware/ Moulded luggage

products

Blow moulding
Bottles, containers, Toys and Housewares

Roto moulding
Large circular tanks such as water tanks

Source: CIPET

Extrusion process is the most commonly used process in India and accounts for
~60% of total consumption by downstream plastic processing industries. Injection
moulding is the other popular process accounting for ~25% of the consumption.
Blow moulding is used for ~ 5% while Rotomoulding 1% while the rest of the plastic
is processed through other processes.

1.1 Scenario in Northern India

Western India has traditionally been the largest consumer of plastics accounting for
almost 47% of the total consumption. The region wise distribution of consumption is
given in Figure 5.

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Figure 5: India Region wise plastic

consumption, 2013

Eastern region, 9%

Southern region, 21%

Western region, 47%

region, 23%

Source: IOCL, Industry reports, Research by Tata

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Western region comprise

of Maharashtra, Gujarat,
the union territories of
Daman and Diu & Dadra
and Nagar Haveli along
with Madhya Pradesh and
Chhattisgarh. The total
consumption of plastics in
India in 2012-13 was ~10
MnTPA. Out of this
Northern India accounted
for ~23%. For the purpose
of this report Northern
India comprises of J&K,
Himachal Pradesh,
Punjab, Haryana,
Uttarakhand, Rajasthan,
UP, Delhi and NCR region.

Bulk of the consumption

in Northern India is from
end use industries of
Auto, packaging
(including bulk
packaging), plasticulture
applications, electronic
appliances etc. Figure
below reflects indicative
list of some end use
industries (Refer Figure 6)
in Northern India.

downstream plastic
processing units.

Figure 6: Indicative
list of some end use
industries in
Northern India

The upcoming
petrochemical complex at
Barmer can also spurt the
sector in the

region.
The consumption in
Northern India is low in
comparison to Western
India (Refer Figure

6) primarily because of
lack of availability of raw
material. Reliance the
largest

petrochemical player in
India had all its cracking
units in West and this
facilitated the

growth of downstream
plastic processing
industry in Western
region. However with

IOCL Panipat cracker and

HMEL Bhatinda PP plant
the availability of PE/ PP is
not

expected to be a constraint
and hence facilitate

2) Capacity overview

India has significant

production capacity of
Plastics. Polyethylene (PE)
continues to be the
largest commodity with
LLDPE experiencing the
fastest growth in this
category. Current polymer
capacities are mostly
under-utilized with an
operating efficiency
varying from 66%-86%,
expect for PVC, where
production matches with
capacity (Refer Figure 7).

Figure 7: Production
Capacity and
Operating efficiency
of plastics, Fy13

3,600

125%
50%
3,000

100%

600

25%
2,400

75%

0%
1,800
PE
PP
PVC
PS

1,200
Passe
nger
cars

N
C

a, Gurgaon, Pantnagar) 41% of domestic capacity

Maruti Suzuki

Hond
a
Tata
Motor
s

Auto
comp
onent
(exclu
ding
Tyre)
North
ern
India
36%
of
dome
sticou
tput

ing Efficiency
N
(

C
O

Source : Industry reports, Analysis by Tata Strategic

Luma
x
Bony
polym
ers
Asahi
Amtek

Packa
ging

Uttara
khan
d(Hari
dwar,
Rudra
pur,
Pant
Nagar
)
(13%
of
organ
ized
flexibl
e
packa
ging)

Essel
Propa
ck

Paper
Produ
cts
(Rudr
apur)
Radh
aMad
hu
Group
(Rudr
apur)
TCPL
(Harid
war)

Electr
onics

India has a ~2.9 MnTPA of

PE production capacity
out of which 1.6 MnTPA is
HDPE capacity, 1 MnTPA is
LLDPE and rest is LDPE
capacity. PP and PVC also
have the large production
capacities, i.e., 3.7 MnTPA
and 1.3 MnTPA
respectively. PVC is one of
the major products where
capacity growth in past
had been significantly
lagging demand growth.

Source: Industry
reports, Analysis by
Tata Strategic

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India has a
~400,000 TPA
production capacity
of PS and EPS.
However, all these
facilities are based
on imported styrene
since there is no
local production of
Styrene. In case of
Engineering Plastics,
there is a significant
opportunity in India.
Currently for

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The consumption in Northern India is low in comparison to Western India (Refer

Figure

6) primarily because of lack of availability of raw material. Reliance the largest

petrochemical player in India had all its cracking units in West and this facilitated the

growth of downstream plastic processing industry in Western region. However with

IOCL Panipat cracker and HMEL Bhatinda PP plant the availability of PE/ PP is not

expected to be a constraint and hence facilitate downstream plastic processing

units.

The upcoming petrochemical complex at Barmer can also spurt the sector in the

region.

2) Capacity overview

India has significant production capacity of Plastics. Polyethylene (PE) continues to

be the largest commodity with LLDPE experiencing the fastest growth in this
category. Current polymer capacities are mostly under-utilized with an operating
efficiency varying from 66%-86%, expect for PVC, where production matches with
capacity (Refer Figure 7).

Figure 7: Production Capacity and Operating efficiency of plastics,

Fy13

3,600

125%

3,000

100%

2,400

75%

1,800

1,200

50%

600

25%

0%

PE
PP
PVC
PS

Capacity
Operating Efficiency

Source : Industry reports, Analysis by Tata Strategic

India has a ~2.9 MnTPA of PE production capacity out of which 1.6 MnTPA is HDPE
capacity, 1 MnTPA is LLDPE and rest is LDPE capacity. PP and PVC also have the
large production capacities, i.e., 3.7 MnTPA and 1.3 MnTPA respectively. PVC is one
of the major products where capacity growth in past had been significantly lagging
demand growth.

India has a ~400,000 TPA production capacity of PS and EPS. However, all these
facilities are based on imported styrene since there is no local production of Styrene. In
case of Engineering Plastics, there is a significant opportunity in India. Currently for

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to cater the domestic

demand.
ABS India has a 100,000
TPA production capacity,
while PC base resins are
all imported. Polyamides
have a limited production
capacity, while other
major engineering plastics
are being mostly imported

Reliance Industries Ltd.

(RIL) is the largest
producer of commodity
plastics in India. It has
1.16 Mn Tonnes per
annum (TPA) capacity of
PE, 2.7 MnTPA capacity of
PP and 650,000 TPA

capacity of PVC (Refer

Table 2). RIL's production
facilities are located in
Gujarat and Maharashtra.
RIL is the only producer of
LDPE in India.

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd.

(HPL) is another key
player with PE capacity of
710,000 TPA and PP
capacity of 390,000 TPA.
HPL's Plants are located in
eastern region of India.
Other major players are
Indian Oil (IOCL) & Gas
Authority of India (GAIL)
with their plants located
at Panipat and Auraiya
respectively. These plants
mainly cater to the
northern regional demand
of plastics. IOCL have
650,000 TPA production
capacities of PE and
600,000 TPA of PP, while
GAIL has 505,000 TPA
capacity of PE.

Table 2: Production
Capacity of plastics
by major players,
FY13

Producer
PE
PP
PVC
Others
RIL
1,165,000
2,700,000
650,000
IOCL
650,000
600,000
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India has significant

production capacity of
Plastics. Polyethylene (PE)
continues to be the
largest commodity with
LLDPE experiencing the
fastest growth in this
category. Current polymer
capacities are mostly
under-utilized with an
operating efficiency
varying from 66%-86%,
expect for PVC, where
production matches with
capacity (Refer Figure 7).

GAIL
505,000
HPL
710,000
390,000
Chemplast Sanmar

250,000
Finolex
270,000

In downstream plastic
processing, India has over
23,000 processing units.
Total Machines installed
for plastic processing
were 98,000 in FY13. The
total processing capacity
has increased to 30 .0
MnTPA in 2013 from 11.7
MnTPA in 2006.

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India

272,000
Ineos ABS
60,000

Source: Plastindia, Analysis by Tata Strategic

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In Northern India, IOCL

and GAIL are the two
plastic producers with
plastic production
capacity of 1.25 MnTPA
and 0.5MnTPA. Indian Oil
Corporation Limited
(IOCL) is the largest oil
company in India in terms
of revenues. It is
promoted by the
Government of India with
Government holding 79%
shares. IOCL
commissioned its Panipat
cracker in February 2011.
The Group owns and
operates 10 of India's 20
refineries with a
combined refining
capacity of 65.7 MnTPA.

Govt. of India has 57%

stake in GAIL. It is a
dominant player in
natural gas trading
business and uses natural
gas as the feedstock for
production of ethylene

and in turn produces

Polyethylene. GAIL has
plans to double its plastic
production capacity by
2014. HMEL's Bhatinda
Polypropylene plant
(0.44MnTPA) was
commissioned in 2012. All
put together the plastic
production capacity is
expected to go up to
2.5MnTPA by 2014-15.
The figure below maps
the plastic production
facilities along with their
capacities.

Availability of ~2.5 MnTPA

of plastics in Northern
region may result in spur
of investments in
downstream plastic
processing. Moreover
since the north region
does not have access to
ports, hence the import/
export potential is
restricted because of
additional cost of
transportation. This could
result in ensuring a selfsufficient demand-supply
scenario for the north as
the optimal solution.

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Figure 8: Plastic
production capacities
in Northern India

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In downstream plastic processing, India has over 23,000 processing units. Total
Machines installed for plastic processing were 98,000 in FY13. The total processing
capacity has increased to 30 .0 MnTPA in 2013 from 11.7 MnTPA in 2006.

2.1 Scenario in Northern India

In Northern India, IOCL and GAIL are the two plastic producers with plastic
production capacity of 1.25 MnTPA and 0.5MnTPA. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL) is the largest oil company in India in terms of revenues. It is promoted by the
Government of India with Government holding 79% shares. IOCL commissioned its
Panipat cracker in February 2011. The Group owns and operates 10 of India's 20
refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 MnTPA.

Govt. of India has 57% stake in GAIL. It is a dominant player in natural gas trading
business and uses natural gas as the feedstock for production of ethylene and in
turn produces Polyethylene. GAIL has plans to double its plastic production capacity
by 2014. HMEL's Bhatinda Polypropylene plant (0.44MnTPA) was commissioned in
2012. All put together the plastic production capacity is expected to go up to
2.5MnTPA by 2014-15. The figure below maps the plastic production facilities along
with their capacities.

Availability of ~2.5 MnTPA of plastics in Northern region may result in spur of

investments in downstream plastic processing. Moreover since the north region does
not have access to ports, hence the import/ export potential is restricted because of
additional cost of transportation. This could result in ensuring a self-sufficient
demand-supply scenario for the north as the optimal solution.

Figure 8: Plastic production capacities in Northern India

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India is overall deficit in

plastics and a lot of these
materials are imported to
cater the unmet domestic
demand. The major
import source countries

are Saudi Arabia, Qatar,

UAE, Korea, USA,
Singapore, Thailand,
Germany, Spain and
Malaysia. As reflected in
Figure 9, India is deficit in
PE, PVC and engineering
plastics. In FY13, ~2.3 Mn
TPA of PE was produced
while domestics
consumption was ~3.4 Mn
TPA. In case of PVC, the
FY13 domestic demand
stood at 2.1 Mn TPA and
the domestic production
was 1.2 Mn TPA.
Polyamides consumption
was 54,000 TPA, while
domestic production was
13,000 TPA. Other major
engineering plastics were
imported.

Figure 9: Demandsupply scenario of

plastics, Fy13

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4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

Few Plastics materials are

produced in surplus and
these materials are
exported to international
markets. Major export
destinations are China,
Egypt, UAE, Turkey,
Vietnam, and Indonesia.
In FY 13, Indian
production of PP stood at
2.5 Mn TPA while demand
was 2.1 Mn TPA only.
Similarly domestic
demand for PS/EPS was
340,000 TPA, while
production was 400,000
TPA.

1,000

500

PE

PP

Consumption

PVC

PS + EPS

Production

Source: Govt. of India Statistics, Analysis by Tata

Strategic

India is deficit in PE is
dependent on imports for
fulfilling demand. In FY13,
1.2 MnT of PE was
imported. PP production
exceeds the domestic
consumption and hence
caters to international
markets as well. India
exported ~800,000
tonnes and imported
~450,000 tonnes of PP in
FY13 (Refer Figure 10).

Figure 10: Importexport scenario of

plastics (in KT), Fy13

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1600.0

1400.0

1200.0
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600.0

Plastics Industry
400.0

200.0

Domestic production of
PVC is not enough to
cater the demand and
hence 30% of demand is
met through imports.
1000,000 tonnes of PVC
was imported in FY13.
India is a net exporter of
PS, while most of the
engineering plastics are
being imported.

0.0

PE
PP
PVC PS + EPS Others

Import

Export

Figure 11: Exports of

value added plastic
products (Bn USD)

17.6%
2.3
Source: Intracen, Secondary research

Exports of plastic finished

goods have more than
doubled in the last 5
years from ~$1.2 Bn in
2007 to $2.7 Bn in 2012.
But fierce competition
from countries such as
China, Indonesia, Taiwan
and other South Asian
countries are restricting
growth. The exports of
these value added plastic
products could be a huge
growth opportunity if
Indian manufacturers can
increase/ maintain their
manufacturing
competitiveness while
ensuring high quality.
(Ref: Fig 11 & Fig 12)

2.7

2.0
2.1

1.8

FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12

Source: Planning Commission Report

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Domestic production of PVC is not enough to cater the demand and hence 30% of
demand is met through imports. 1000,000 tonnes of PVC was imported in FY13. India
is a net exporter of PS, while most of the engineering plastics are being imported.

Figure 10: Import-export scenario of plastics (in KT), Fy13

SLIDE TITLE

1600.0

1400.0

1200.0

1000.0

800.0

600.0

400.0

200.0

0.0

PE
PP
PVC PS + EPS Others

Import

Export

Source: Intracen, Secondary research

Exports of plastic finished goods have more than doubled in the last 5 years from
~$1.2 Bn in 2007 to $2.7 Bn in 2012. But fierce competition from countries such as
China, Indonesia, Taiwan and other South Asian countries are restricting growth. The
exports of these value added plastic products could be a huge growth opportunity if
Indian manufacturers can increase/ maintain their manufacturing competitiveness
while ensuring high quality. (Ref: Fig 11 & Fig 12)

Figure 11: Exports of value added plastic products (Bn USD)

17.6%
2.3
2.7

2.0
2.1

1.8

1.2

FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12

Source: Planning Commission Report

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Figure 12: Product wise breakup of

plastic product exports in 2012-13

Others, 17%

Film, sheets & Pipes, tubes and

plates, 29%
Source: Plastindia, Analysis by Tata Strategic

fittings, 4%

Housewares,

6%

Writing

Other moulded

Optical

instruments,6%

4
Plastics
applications

& extruded

items, 12%

items, 8%

in
Agriculture
Woven
Packaging

sacks, 8%
items, 10%

970s

witnessed the first

Green Revolution
in India. With the
adoption of high yielding variety of
seeds along with
better farming
techniques like
better use of
fertilizers,
insecticides and
pesticides, made
it possible for
India to turn to a
self-reliant
agricultural
nation. India
currently supports
nearly 16% of
worlds' population
with 2.4% land
resources and 4%
water resources.
Nearly 65% of
population
directly or

indirectly depends on agriculture

and it provides employment to
58.2% of population. Also, it
contributes nearly 17% of India's
GDP consuming 80% of available
water

resources

1)Plasticulture Applications

Plasticulture refers to use of

plastics in agriculture and
horticulture. Plasticulture
provides variety of
applications in modern
agriculture and promise to
transform Indian agriculture
and bring in the "Second
Green Revolution". Both the
quality and the quantity of
the crops and other farm
products can be optimized
using various techniques.
Some of the major
applications of Plasticulture
are:

Linings

Plastic Mulching

Greenhouse

Plastic Tunnel

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Plastics applications

in Agriculture

970s witnessed the first Green Revolution in India. With the adoption of high - yielding

variety of seeds along with better farming techniques like better use of fertilizers, insecticides
and pesticides, made it possible for India to turn to a self-reliant agricultural nation. India
currently supports nearly 16% of worlds' population with 2.4% land resources and 4% water
resources. Nearly 65% of population directly or indirectly depends on agriculture and it
provides employment to 58.2% of population. Also, it contributes nearly 17% of India's GDP
consuming 80% of available water

resources

1)Plasticulture Applications

Plasticulture refers to use of plastics in agriculture and horticulture. Plasticulture

provides variety of applications in modern agriculture and promise to transform Indian
agriculture and bring in the "Second Green Revolution". Both the quality and the
quantity of the crops and other farm products can be optimized using various
techniques. Some of the major applications of Plasticulture are:

Table 3: Major Plasticulture Applications

Application

Comments

Drip Irrigation

Precise application of irrigation water and plant nutrients at low pressure and frequent intervals through drippers/emitters directly
into the root zone of plant

System
Appication

of water under high pressure with the help of a pump.Water is released through a small diameter nozzle
placed in the pipes
Sprinkle Irrigation
Pastics

System

Ponds and Reservoir

Linings

Plastic Mulching

film lining to prevent against seepage in canals, ponds and reservoirsAsoavoids depletion of stored water used
for drinking & irrigation purpose

Muching

is covering the soil around the plant with plastics film, straw, grass, hay, dry leaves, stones etc.

Prevents

loss of moisture and acts as a barrier between the soil and atmosphere

Greenhouse

Actsas

is a framed structure covered with glass or plastics film

selective radiation filter, in which plants are grown under the controlled environment

Greenhouse
Pastics

tunnel facilitates the entrapment of carbon dioxide, thereby enhancing thephotosynthetic activities of the plant that
help to increase yield

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pipes

Plastics which are most

widely used in agriculture,
water management and
related

applications are PE,

(LLDPE, LDPE and HDPE),
PP and PVC.(Refer : Table
4)

Control
Micro tubes
Disc filter
fittings

Table 4: Polymers
used in Plasticulture
applications

valves

S.no
Applications
PVC
LDPE

LLDPE

Sprinkler

HDPE

Main/sub

PP

Connecting line

Drip Irrigation

Main/sub main

Main/sub

fittings

Laterals/emitting

irrigation

Screen filter

main lines

Drippers/emitters

lines
main lines

Hoops
Control
Nozzles
Nozzles

Ropes
5
Mulching
UV films
Non Woven

valves

2) Plasticulture Potential
3
Greenhouse
Main/sub
UV films
UV films
Main.sub main
Ropes

main lines

lines

4
Low Tunnel
UV films

India is a vast nation. Every

region has got specific
agricultural characteristics
and problems. These area
specific problems can be
tackled with innovative and
scientific use of
Plasticulture techniques.
This would not only
maximize the output of
farms but also optimizes
the input factors. Table 4
shows the region specific
constraints in agriculture.
For example, in Western
Himalayan region the
productivity is low because
of constraints like severe
soil erosion, degradation
due to heavy rainfall/floods
and deforestation and
inadequate market delivery
infrastructure.

J&K, HP, Uttarakhand

Severe soil erosion, Land Degradation,
Poor market delivery

infrastructure

Bihar, Eastern UP, West Bengal

Flood/Water logging, improper drainage,
salinity, contamination

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Groundwater depletion, micro-nutrient
deficiency, decreasing

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Aluminum toxicity and soil acidity, soil
erosion and floods, shifting

Table 5: Region
specific agriculture
issues

Assam, NE States, Sikkim

agriculture
States/Parts of States
Region Specific Constraints

Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh

Moisture stress, drought, soil acidity, iron
toxicity, poor

Efficiency (%)
infrastructure.

Efficiency (%)
Drip Irrigation
40-70

The application of
Plasticulture can
substantially decrease the
costs and therefore can
lead to high productivity
with a better quality of
crops. Table 5 shows the
potential benefits from
Plasticulture applications in
terms water saving, water
use efficiency and fertilizer
use efficiency. Each
application can drastically
save water by about 30 to
100%. In case of farm pond
lined with Plastic film the
total loss by seepage of
water can be minimized to
zero which is highly
beneficial. Also efficient
use of fertilizers can bring
the costs down which
again is beneficial for the
famers.

30-70
4020-

Sprinkler Irrigation
30-50
35-60
4030-

Plastic Mulching
40-60
15-20
25-0

Greenhouse
60-85
20-25
35-0

Shade Nets
30-40
30-50
Not Available

Table 6: Potential
benefits from
Plasticulture
applications

Tunnel
40-50
20-30
Not Available
Farm Pond Lined

Plasticulture
Water
Water Use
Fertilizer Use
Application
Saving (%)

100
40-60
Not Applicable
with Plastic Film

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Table 5: Region specific agriculture issues

States/Parts of States
Region Specific Constraints

J&K, HP, Uttarakhand

Severe soil erosion, Land Degradation, Poor market delivery

infrastructure

Bihar, Eastern UP, West Bengal

Flood/Water logging, improper drainage, salinity, contamination

Western UP, Punjab, Haryana

Groundwater depletion, micro-nutrient deficiency, decreasing

productivity

Aluminum toxicity and soil acidity, soil erosion and floods, shifting

Assam, NE States, Sikkim

agriculture

Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh

Moisture stress, drought, soil acidity, iron toxicity, poor

infrastructure.

The application of Plasticulture can substantially decrease the costs and therefore
can lead to high productivity with a better quality of crops. Table 5 shows the
potential benefits from Plasticulture applications in terms water saving, water use
efficiency and fertilizer use efficiency. Each application can drastically save water by
about 30 to 100%. In case of farm pond lined with Plastic film the total loss by
seepage of water can be minimized to zero which is highly beneficial. Also efficient
use of fertilizers can bring the costs down which again is beneficial for the famers.

Table 6: Potential benefits from Plasticulture applications

Plasticulture
Water
Water Use
Fertilizer Use
Application
Saving (%)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Drip Irrigation
40-70

30-70
4020-

Sprinkler Irrigation
30-50
35-60
4030-

Plastic Mulching
40-60
15-20
25-0

Greenhouse
60-85
20-25
35-0

Shade Nets
30-40
30-50
Not Available
Tunnel
40-50
20-30
Not Available
Farm Pond Lined
100
40-60
Not Applicable
with Plastic Film

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Reduction

in post-harvest

losses

Conversion

- cold
desert/wasteland for
productive use

3) Opportunity with
Plasticulture

To sum up, following are

the opportunity that the
agriculture sector has with
enhanced usage of
Plasticulture applications:

improvement

upto

50-60%

Water

savings upto 60-

70%

Prevention

of weeds

growth

conservation

Protection

against
adverse climatic conditions

savings

upto 30-40%

The greater use of plastic

in agriculture can also help
to a great extent to
achieve up to fifty percent
of the intended targets in
Agriculture (as shown in
the figure 13). The wider
use of Plasticulture can
reduce the loss of harvest
and can increase the
efficiency thus contributing
more to the GDP. It is
estimated that the
agriculture output can be
increased by ~INR 68,000
Cr by using proper
Plasticulture applications
like drip irrigation,
mulching etc. Also, using
innovative plastic
packaging and handling
techniques can promote
proper harvest
management which will in
turn contribute towards the
Agriculture-GDP.

Figure 13: Potential

growth in AgricultureGDP (in Rs. Cr.)
through

Regular agri
Post harvest
Plasticulture
Total

Plasticulture, FY13
practices
management

Greater Utilization of Plastic can drive-

Food processing industry

Improve agricultural productivity

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150,000

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76,000
6,000

Plastics
application
s

growth rates.(Ref: Fig 14)

Figure 14: Food

processing segments
(% share)

Other Food products, 25%

Meat, Fish,

Fruits, Vege tables & Oil, 40%

Dairy
Products, 5%

in Food
Processing

Grain mill products,

10%
Beverages,
20%

ood processing industry is

highly fragmented. Around
42% of the industry is in
the

Funorganized sector. Meat,

fish vegetables, fruits and oil
account for 40% of total food
processing in India. Food
processing account for ~9% of
the total Indian manufacturing
industry. Though it is a small
sector, it is experiencing above
average

Currently, in India,
processed food spends as
a percentage of per capita
GDP is very low compared
to other developed nations.
Therefore, the industry is
likely to witness a strong
growth in the future due to
changing lifestyles of
people. It has the potential
to grow at ~8% p.a. over
the next 5 years & is
expected to be a $100
billion industry by 2018.
Currently, Gujarat,
Maharashtra & Andhra
Pradesh are the major food
processing clusters in
India. (Ref: Fig 15)

Figure 15: Growth

projections for food
processing sector
(USD billion)

8%
FY 15
175

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FY 18

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Plastics applications

in Food Processing

ood processing industry is highly fragmented. Around 42% of the industry is in the

Funorganized sector. Meat, fish vegetables, fruits and oil account for 40% of total food processing
in India. Food processing account for ~9% of the total Indian manufacturing industry. Though it is a
small sector, it is experiencing above average

growth rates.(Ref: Fig 14)

Figure 14: Food processing segments (% share)

Other Food products, 25%

Meat, Fish,

Fruits, Vege tables & Oil, 40%

Dairy
Products, 5%

Grain mill products,

10%
Beverages,
20%

Currently, in India, processed food spends as a percentage of per capita GDP is very
low compared to other developed nations. Therefore, the industry is likely to witness a
strong growth in the future due to changing lifestyles of people. It has the potential to
grow at ~8% p.a. over the next 5 years & is expected to be a $100 billion industry by
2018. Currently, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh are the major food processing
clusters in India. (Ref: Fig 15)

Figure 15: Growth projections for food processing sector (USD billion)

8%

175

140

FY 15

FY 18

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Polypropylene

Plastic applications in
Food processing:

Major application of
plastics in food processing
is in packaging. Plastics are
preferred for its
characteristics and
versatility of applications. It
is light weight, corrosion
resistance, moisture proof,
highly versatile and can be
moulded into attractive
shapes. Additionally,
packaging standards have
become more stringent
with introduction of new
Indian norm closer to
global standards which are
also driving the use
plastics in packaging.

Figure 16: Plastics in

flexible packaging (%
share)

PVC 7%

Others

14%

Polyethylene 33%
PET 17%

29%

Both flexible & rigid

packaging is used in
processed foods. Flexible
packaging consists of either
monolayer or multilayer
films of plastics.
Multilayered laminated
sheets of plastics mainly
include PE, PP, PET, and
PVC. Polyethylene and
polypropylene account for ~
62% of polymer usage in the
flexible packaging industry
(Ref: Fig 16). Flexible
packaging is dominated by
small & medium sized
companies with maximum
usage in processed foods
segment. The Indian
packaging industry is
expected grow at 15%
p.a.with flexible packaging
growing at 17% p.a. and
rigid growing at 14% p.a.
(Ref: Fig 17)

Figure 17: Indian

packaging industry
growth projection
(USD billion)

~14%

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26.7

FY 14

FY 18

Turnover of food processing

industry in North India was
Rs.60 billion (2010) and
the major players being
Britannia, Nestle & Pepsi.
Uttarakhand (Haridwar,
Rudrapur & Pant nagar) is
one of the key packaging
clusters in India. 13% of
the total organized flexible
packaging is from this
region. The major players
who are present here are:
Essel Propack, Paper
Products, Radha Madhu
Group & TCPL.

Rigid

Flexible

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With rising personal

income, consumer
preference for packaged
products and changing
food habits the food
processing industry and
the use of plastics in it is
expected to grow at a high
rate in this region as well.

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Turnover of food processing industry in North India was Rs.60 billion (2010) and the
major players being Britannia, Nestle & Pepsi. Uttarakhand (Haridwar, Rudrapur &
Pant nagar) is one of the key packaging clusters in India. 13% of the total organized
flexible packaging is from this region. The major players who are present here are:
Essel Propack, Paper Products, Radha Madhu Group & TCPL.

With rising personal income, consumer preference for packaged products and
changing food habits the food processing industry and the use of plastics in it is
expected to grow at a high rate in this region as well.

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OCL Panipat plant and

HMEL Bhatinda plant has
given an impetus to
feedstock

6
Factors
promoting

opportunit
y in
Northern
India

Iavailability in Northern India

which had minimal access to
feedstock. GAIL also has
plans to double its capacity
which will further make the
feedstock scenario more
promising in Northern India.
These will lead to increased
investments in downstream

plastic processing.

The macroeconomic
trends for increase in
demand of end use
industry are more likely to
impact regions of Northern
India and Eastern India
than rest of India. These
two regions are in a
growing phase and are
facing significant change
in lifestyle and in turn
growth of domestic end
use industries.

India's increased focus on

manufacturing is likely to

provide boost to
downstream plastic
processing industries in
Northern India too.
Increasing urbanization,
changing lifestyle and
demographic dividend
are other factors
promoting the
opportunity of
downstream plastics.
Especially in Northern
Indian states and near-by
states of Bihar and
Jharkhand, the lack of
plastic processing
industries presents a
huge unmet opportunity
potential.

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Challenges
for
plastics

industry
in
Northern
India

1. Addressing
environmental
myths
While the usage and
benefits of plastics are
manifold, it invariably
gets branded as a
polluting material. The
myth regarding the
polluting characteristic of
plastics needs to be
addressed. Plastics are
chemically inert
substances and they do
not cause either
environmental or health
hazards. If plastics can be
collected and disposed of

or recycled as per laid

down guidelines/rules then
the issue of plastic waste
can be suitably addressed.
In fact there is wide scope
for industries based on recycling of plastics waste.

2.Technology
needs
Technology needs are not
particularly pertinent only
to Northern India; they are
the common need across
India. The Indian Plastic
processing industry has
seen a shift from low
output/low technology
machines to high output,
high technology machines.
There has been some
major technological
advancement of global
standards leading to
achievements like;

World's largest
integrated Clean Room
FIBC manufacturing facility

World's largest water

tank manufacturer in
India. The Indian market is
worldlargest market for
rotomolded water tanks.

However, India's
technology needs are

critical in areas like high

production and automatic
blow molding machines,
multilayer blow molding,
Stretch/ Blow Moulding
Machines, specific
projects involving high
CAPEX like PVC
calendaring, multilayer
film plants for barrier
films, multilayer Cast
lines, BOPP and
Nonwoven depend solely
on imported
technology/machinery.
Other technological
needs are:

Automatic Block bottom

bags production line

Higher tonnage Injection

Moulding machine >2000
T

Higher tonnage >500 T

all electric Injection
Moulding machines

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Challenges for plastics

industry in Northern India

1. Addressing environmental myths

While the usage and benefits of plastics are manifold, it invariably gets branded as a
polluting material. The myth regarding the polluting characteristic of plastics needs to
be addressed. Plastics are chemically inert substances and they do not cause either

environmental or health hazards. If plastics can be collected and disposed of or

recycled as per laid down guidelines/rules then the issue of plastic waste can be
suitably addressed. In fact there is wide scope for industries based on re-cycling of
plastics waste.

2.Technology needs
Technology needs are not particularly pertinent only to Northern India; they are the
common need across India. The Indian Plastic processing industry has seen a shift from
low output/low technology machines to high output, high technology machines. There
has been some major technological advancement of global standards leading to
achievements like;

World's largest integrated Clean Room FIBC manufacturing facility

World's largest water tank manufacturer in India. The Indian market is world largest
market for rotomolded water tanks.

However, India's technology needs are critical in areas like high production and
automatic blow molding machines, multilayer blow molding, Stretch/ Blow Moulding
Machines, specific projects involving high CAPEX like PVC calendaring, multilayer film
plants for barrier films, multilayer Cast lines, BOPP and Nonwoven depend solely on
imported technology/machinery. Other technological needs are:

Multilayer blown film line up to 9/11 layers

Automatic Block bottom bags production line

Higher tonnage Injection Moulding machine >2000 T

Higher tonnage >500 T all electric Injection Moulding machines

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3. Price
pressure

Managemen
t of plastics

The profits of plastics

processing industry is
facing tough times
because of increased &
volatile input prices.
Increase in crude oil
prices along with the
continuous fall in rupee
value has led to lower
profits in spite of higher
volume realizations.

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Recycling
& Waste

ecycling of plastics is one of

the foremost steps towards
innovation and

Rsustainability in this industry.

Currently in India, number of
organized recycling units for
plastics is ~3,500 along with
additional ~4,000 unorganized
recycling units. Most of the
plastics (PE, PP, PVC, PET, PS,)
etc. could be recycled via
mechanical

route. Whereas, engineering

plastics like PBT, SAN and Nylon
etc. are recycled by selected

recyclers. In India,
recycling of plastics is
currently 3.6MnTPA and
it provides employment
to almost 1.6 Million
people (0.6 million
directly, 1 million
indirectly). The following
figure shows the typical
plastic recycling
method. (Refer Figure
18)

Figure 18: Plastic

recycling flow diagram

Plastic waste

Material recovery

Energy recovery
recycling
recycling

generation

T
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e
c
o
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c
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o
n
&

K
S

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A

Conversio
n to
monomer

P
Conversio
n to fuel

M
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B
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Reducing
agent in
furnace
Gasificatio
n

s
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o
f
r
e
c
y

rther.
Many
a
times
,
hous
ehold
s and
estab
lishm
ents
throw
the
waste
on
the
street
or
dump
it in
open
witho
ut
segre
gatin
g the
waste
which
reduc
es
the
qualit
y and
at
times
could
make
it
hazar
dous.
It is
essen
tial to
save
the
recycl
able
waste
mate
rial

f
r
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8
Recycling & Waste

Management of plastics

ecycling of plastics is one of the foremost steps towards innovation and

Rsustainability in this industry. Currently in India, number of organized recycling units for
plastics is ~3,500 along with additional ~4,000 unorganized recycling units. Most of the
plastics (PE, PP, PVC, PET, PS,) etc. could be recycled via mechanical

route. Whereas, engineering plastics like PBT, SAN and Nylon etc. are recycled by selected
recyclers. In India, recycling of plastics is currently 3.6MnTPA and it provides employment
to almost 1.6 Million people (0.6 million directly, 1 million indirectly). The following figure
shows the typical plastic recycling method. (Refer Figure 18)

Figure 18: Plastic recycling flow diagram

Plastic waste

Material recovery

Energy recovery

Mechanical
Feedstock
Biological
Cement kiln
Heat & Power

recycling
recycling
recycling

generation

Conversion to monomer

Conversion to fuel
Reducing agent in furnace
Gasification

The collection & segregation of recyclable waste is one of the key steps in taking this
further. Many a times, households and establishments throw the waste on the street or
dump it in open without segregating the waste which reduces the quality and at times
could make it hazardous. It is essential to save the recyclable waste material from going to
the waste processing and disposal sites and using up landfill space. Salvaging it at source
for recycling could make profitable use of such material. This will save national resource
and also save the cost and efforts to dispose of such waste. An optimum way

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to achieve it is by forming a habit

of keeping recyclable waste
material separate from food waste
and other bio-degradable wastes,

in a separate bag
or bin at the
source of waste
generation, by
having a two-bin
system for
storage of waste
at homes, shops

and establishments where the

domestic food waste (cooked and
uncooked) goes into the Municipal
Solid Waste collection system and
recyclable waste can be handed
over to the waste collectors (ragpickers) at the doorstep for
transporting the same to the
recyclers.

The Life Cycle Analysis of various

plastics products reveals that
plastics create lesser
environmental pollution in the
atmosphere compared to the
alternatives. Energy consumption,
emissions of Green House Gases
like CO2 and CH4, quantum of
water usage - in all parameters

Currently, less percentage

of plastics produced is
used for recycling whereas
the potential is much
higher. As plastic
consumption is expected to
grow at more than 10%
CAGR for the next 5 years,
the scope of recycling of
plastics is huge.

Some form of plastics like

plastics in packaging
applications, plastics for
some one-time use - like
cups, plates etc. create
waste management
problems when the
discarded plastics
materials are not disposed
of properly. Very thin
plastic bags, though
recyclable, are often left
behind by the waste

plastics create
lesser foot print
on earth.

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Conclu
sion
pickers due to
economic reason. To
avoid this problem,
MoEF, Government of
India had come up with
rules in September
1999, restricting the
thickness and size of
plastic carry bags.
These Rules have
undergone
modifications in June
2003 and later in 4th
February, 2011
amended 2nd July,
2011. In the recent
rules manufacturers
and brand owners who
use such bags have
been made responsible
for the waste
management activity
along with the
Municipality / Local
Bodies. Some state
governments have also
completely banned the

u
s
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f
p
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s
t
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c
c
a
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r
y
b
a
g
s
w
h
i
c

h are below certain

microns

However the real solution

lies in segregation of waste
at source and promoting
creation of waste
management infrastructure
coupled with investment in
developing recycling
centers. Best practices of
other developed nations
could be adopted for
packaging waste, which
follow a covenant of better
product design to ensure
reduction, re-use and
recycling of packaging
materials. There is also a
need for public awareness
and discipline towards
recycling of plastic waste.
Responsibility for
increasing awareness lies
on both government as
well as industry. Maximum
participation of all
stakeholders is very
important to tackle the
issue of Plastics Waste
Management. The support
of successful NGOs can be
adopted as role model and
emulate similar system at
different parts of the
country through PPP mode
by involving NGO,
Municipal Corporation, the
respective State/Central
Govt.

Going ahead it is expected

that the awareness of
consumers and support
from government is likely

to increase the
recycling of plastics
and increase the
magnitude of plastic
waste management.

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o
m
m
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d
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y
p
l
a
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s
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r
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s
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n
g
o
f
P
o
l
y

ethylene (PE), Polypropylene

(PP),

CPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

and Polystyrene account for
bulk of the plastic
consumption in India. India
has ramped up its production
capacity for plastic to reach
2.9 MnTPA for PE, 3.7 MnTPA
for PP and 1.3MnTPA for PVC.
IOCL Panipat refinery

has been a game changer

for North India and along
with commissioned HMEL
Bhatinda plant and
upcoming GAIL capacity
expansion at Auriya it will
increase the supply of
plastics in Northern India.
With increased supply of
plastics, the focus should
now be on the downstream
plastic processing industries
and how do they grow
profitably.

There are several factors

like low per-capita
consumption,
manufacturing focus, end
use industry growth,
availability of feedstock,
increasing urbanization,
changing lifestyle,
demographic dividend etc.
promoting growth of plastic
across India. However
specific to Northern India
we observe a lack of
planned downstream
plastic processing plants
within the region and nearby regions of Eastern India

to make use of these

factors. Spill off benefit
of promoting plastic
processing is the huge
inherent employment
potential.

Many application areas

of plastics also have
overlaps that make
market driven material
substitution a good
possibility. There are
strategic objectives
driven by part
consolidation and
sustainability
compulsions by the
user industry that have
made material
selection converge to a
polymer to promote
recycling. An organized
development
addressing cost
effective plastic
processing along with
streamlining
operations of recycling
of plastics could pave a
growth path for
downstream plastic
manufacturers in
Northern India.

Plasticulture, which is
in its infancy in India,
can significantly
benefit agriculture by
its wide applications in
all the areas of
farming. It can be used
to tackle the specific
problems faced by
North Indian regions.

T
h
e
r
e
e
x
i
s
t
s
a
n
o
p
p
o
r
t
u
n
i
t
y
i
n
t
h
e
s
a
m
e
f
i
e
l
d
a
s
t

he demand of Plasticulture
will rise in order to ensure
efficiency and
sustainability of agriculture
practices.

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Conclusion

ommodity plastics comprising of Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP),

CPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polystyrene account for bulk of the plastic consumption in
India. India has ramped up its production capacity for plastic to reach 2.9 MnTPA for PE, 3.7
MnTPA for PP and 1.3MnTPA for PVC. IOCL Panipat refinery

has been a game changer for North India and along with commissioned HMEL Bhatinda
plant and upcoming GAIL capacity expansion at Auriya it will increase the supply of
plastics in Northern India. With increased supply of plastics, the focus should now be on
the downstream plastic processing industries and how do they grow profitably.

There are several factors like low per-capita consumption, manufacturing focus, end
use industry growth, availability of feedstock, increasing urbanization, changing
lifestyle, demographic dividend etc. promoting growth of plastic across India.
However specific to Northern India we observe a lack of planned downstream plastic
processing plants within the region and near-by regions of Eastern India to make use
of these factors. Spill off benefit of promoting plastic processing is the huge inherent
employment potential.

Many application areas of plastics also have overlaps that make market driven
material substitution a good possibility. There are strategic objectives driven by part
consolidation and sustainability compulsions by the user industry that have made

material selection converge to a polymer to promote recycling. An organized

development addressing cost effective plastic processing along with streamlining
operations of recycling of plastics could pave a growth path for downstream plastic
manufacturers in Northern India.

Plasticulture, which is in its infancy in India, can significantly benefit agriculture by its
wide applications in all the areas of farming. It can be used to tackle the specific
problems faced by North Indian regions. There exists an opportunity in the same field as
the demand of Plasticulture will rise in order to ensure efficiency and sustainability of

agriculture practices.
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running their operations

thereby promoting the
consumption of plastics.
Food processing sector in
India is also at a nascent
stage. The use of plastics
in food processing is
currently one of the
lowest in the world.
Application of plastics in
food processing industry
is poised to grow at a
good rate. With the
change in lifestyle,
income levels and
aspiration, the growth in
the food processing
sectors is expected to be
very high. As plastics are
majorly used for
packaging such products,
their demand is also
expected to grow. North
India is already a hub for
food processing
companies with major
international players

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Report of the Sub-group on

Petrochemicals for the 12th
Five Year Plan

India Petrochemicals
Industry Outlook to 2015

Handbook on Indian
Chemical Industry,
IndiaChem2019 and 2012

www.cipet.gov.in

IndiaChem Gujarat 2012

Crisil Research

Chemicals &
Petrochemicals statistics
at a glance : 2013, GoI

Report on Indian Plastic

Industry 2012 - 2013,
Plastindia Foundation

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References

Report of the Sub-group on Petrochemicals for the 12th Five Year Plan

India Petrochemicals Industry Outlook to 2015

Handbook on Indian Chemical Industry, IndiaChem2019 and 2012

www.cipet.gov.in

IndiaChem Gujarat 2012

Crisil Research

Chemicals & Petrochemicals statistics at a glance : 2013, GoI

Report on Indian Plastic Industry 2012 - 2013, Plastindia Foundation

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About FICCI

Established in 1927, FICCI is one of the largest and oldest apex business
organizations in India. FICCI's history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for
independence, industrialization and emergence as one of the most rapidly growing
global economies. FICCI has contributed to this historical process by encouraging
debate, articulating the private sector's views and influencing policy.

A not-for-profit organization, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry.

FICCI draws its membership from the corporate sector, both private and public,
including MNCs; FICCI enjoys direct and indirect membership of over 2,50,000
companies from various regional chambers of commerce and through its 70 industry
association.

FICCI provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking and
is the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community.

Our Vision

To be the thought leader for industry, its voice for policy change and its guardian for
effective implementation.

Our Mission

To carry forward our initiatives in support of rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth
that encompasses health, education, livelihood, governance and skill development.

To enhance the efficiency and global competitiveness of the Indian industry and to
expand business opportunities both in domestic and foreign markets through a
range of specialized services and global linkages.

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Mr P. S. Singh
Ms Charu Smita
Head
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Chemicals & Petrochemicals Division
FICCI
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Federation House, 1 Tansen Marg,
Federation House, 1 Tansen Marg,
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FICCI provides a platform for

sector specific consensus
building and networking and
is the first port of call for
Indian industry and the
international business
community.

Our Vision

Established in 1927, FICCI is

one of the largest and oldest
apex business organizations
in India. FICCI's history is
closely interwoven with
India's struggle for
independence,
industrialization and
emergence as one of the
most rapidly growing global
economies. FICCI has
contributed to this historical
process by encouraging
debate, articulating the
private sector's views and
influencing policy.

A not-for-profit organization,
FICCI is the voice of India's
business and industry.

FICCI draws its membership

from the corporate sector,
both private and public,
including MNCs; FICCI enjoys
direct and indirect
membership of over 2,50,000
companies from various
regional chambers of
commerce and through its 70
industry association.

To be the thought leader for

industry, its voice for policy
change and its guardian for
effective implementation.

Our Mission

To carry forward our

initiatives in support of rapid,
inclusive and sustainable
growth that encompasses
health, education, livelihood,
governance and skill
development.

To enhance the efficiency and

global competitiveness of the
Indian industry and to
expand business
opportunities both in
domestic and foreign markets
through a range of
specialized services and
global linkages.

For details contact

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