By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 19, 2025 11:12 am
The Indian Alkali industry is poised for steady growth, driven by increasing domestic demand and export potential
Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI), representing the interests of the Chlor-Alkali, Soda Ash, and Chloro-Vinyl industry in India, is organising a two-day annual conference on Alkali Industry - Trends, Developments and Outlook on March 20-21 at Taj Skyline in Ahmedabad.
Avantika Singh Aulakh, IAS, Secretary to Chief Minister of Gujarat and Managing Director, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) is the Chief Guest for the event. Ganga Kumar, DDG (S & M), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India is the Special Guest for the event.
The conference will have sessions on: Global and Indian industry market outlook – Insights from international market experts; Status and growth prospects of consumer industry in India; Emerging technology developments; Processes and raw materials – Challenges and developments; and Safety, ESG & sustainability for alkali Industry.
The Indian Alkali industry is poised for steady growth, driven by increasing domestic demand and export potential. By embracing technological advancements and sustainability practices, it can secure a strong position in the global chemical market while contributing significantly to India's industrial and economic development.
The industry has witnessed steady growth of 3.8% over the past decade. Alkali industry have been demand drivers witnessing robust growth in the last decade, Textiles@ 9-10%, Alumina@ 7.6%, Soaps@ 7.1%, Detergents@ 5.5%, Glass@ 7.6%, and PVC@ 6.3%, have contributed to alkali market growth in the country in recent years.
India is among the leading producers of alkalis, with a significant installed capacity for both caustic soda and soda ash. The caustic soda segment has seen steady growth due to its wide- spread industrial applications. Indian industry is bound to realign its strategy in the light of unprecedented capacity additions in the next few years.
Estimates point to a growth in capacities of 9.1% for caustic soda, 4.1% for soda ash and 17.6% for PVC over the next few years. Caustic capacity additions may exceed demand growth. Soda capacities will keep pace with demand and PVC capacity additions is expected to reduce the demand-supply gap.
Against this background of huge investments in capacity additions, it is imperative to have a close look on the emerging opportunities in India and overseas countries, adoption of new technologies, moving towards green and sustainable solutions and the new drivers for growth.
AMAI’s Conference on “Alkali Industry – Trends, Developments and Outlook” will analyse the present status and future path of the alkali industry besides upstream and downstream industry sectors. International market consultants will cover status of global markets and the new opportunities for Indian alkali and PVC producers.
The conference brings together thought leaders, experts, and innovators from across the globe and will also cover issues relating to sustainability, renewable energy, policy interventions and technology trends.