Indian Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear Markets to Rebound by 2010, Driven by Demand from Various Segments, Says Frost & Sullivan

MUMBAI, India - Given the current economic situation, growth of the Indian low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) switchgear markets is expected to comparatively slow down in 2009. By 2010, however, the market is expected to pick up, driven by demand from utilities, infrastructure, and industrial, residential, and commercial user segments.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ( www.energy.frost.com), Indian Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear Markets, indicates this market to have witnessed growth of 15% in 2008, to register revenue worth $1600 million. Frost & Sullivan estimates this market to reach $4173.2 million by 2015, growing at a CAGR of 14.2%.

This Research Service covers market analysis, product & technology trends, market segmentation and future opportunities for the Indian LV and MV Switchgear Market at an aggregate as well as at the sub-product segment level. Besides, it also covers emerging trends industry challenges, market drivers and restraints and their likely impact on the growth of the Indian LV and MV Switchgear Market going forward.

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“The government of India is encouraging investments at the power distribution level to increase access to reliable power supply and reduce technical and commercial losses in the system through schemes such as Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Program (APDRP) and Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY). Burgeoning economic and industrial growth is set to drive demand for higher energy consumption. Key end-user sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, steel, and cement have been growing at a rate of more than eight percent over the last two to three years, notes Frost & Sullivan Analyst.”

All indicators point toward the power sector being one of the key future drivers of India’s economic growth. The switchgear market has exhibited excellent growth primarily due to sustained demand from the vibrant residential, commercial construction, and infrastructure sectors. Demand from these sectors is likely to persist in the near future.

However, fierce price competition among the market participants impedes the overall revenue growth of the Indian LV and MV switchgear markets. Tier II and tier III suppliers target end users that prefer low-priced products, affecting the profit margins of established and organized tier I participants. Multinational companies are restrained by the competitive pricing for imported products.

“Market participants should adopt best practices to improve production efficiencies and achieve economies of scale. Such an approach will help companies reduce manufacturing costs and maintain profit margins and will be critical to overcoming price challenges instigated by tier II and tier III suppliers, concludes Frost & Sullivan.”

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