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Building on a bright future: India’s demand for gypsum in an array of construction materials is outstripping the country’s supply. Sources such as this in Oman could be the answer.
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This article investigates India’s gypsum demand and supply for the cement and plasterboard industries. According to the various study and research reports (
see later) and in view of the upcoming massive infrastructure developments, cement and plasterboard consumption is expected to increase at a rate of 8-10%, and 25-30% year-on-year, respectively.
The rising cost of raw materials, such as gypsum and coal, has been putting a heavy strain on the cement and construction industries. As a result, Indian cement and plasterboard companies have had to explore alternative sources of these materials.
Recently, in the Indian Union Budget 2011, gypsum was categorised as a critical mineral, and the basic customs duty...