| C. | OUTLOOK |
| CEMENT | |
| Even-though India is the second largest cement producer in the world, the per capita cement consumption is only 143 Kg. as against the world average of about 400 Kg. Hence, there is abundant scope for the growth of Cement Industry. | |
| India has huge potential for cement consumption growth with major emphasis of the Government on infrastructure development and boost to housing sector etc. | |
| TYRE | |
| Fortune of tyre industry is linked to the automobile & transportation sectors. Future looks bright due to various economic fillips by the government, large infrastructure spending and a cautiously positive sentiment. | |
| RAYON & TRANSPARENT PAPER | |
| VFY demand should grow with increase in textile consumption in India and usage of VFY in various allied applications globally. Besides growth, market trends in China, prices of competing fibres & availability of pulp will largely govern VFY prices. | |
| The outlook of the T.P business remains positive in view of recent Government notification on the restricted use of plastics. However, the realization will be under pressure due to cheap imports. | |



