India's refined copper demand is set to surge, requiring an additional 500,000 tonnes of capacity every five years. Despite planned expansions, domestic production will remain insufficient to meet this growing need. Robust economic progress, infrastructure development, and the clean energy transition are fueling this demand, with building construction and renewables leading the charge. Further investment in smelting and refining facilities is crucial to bridge the supply gap.

India's refined copper demand is set to surge, requiring an additional 500,000 tonnes of capacity every five years. Despite planned expansions, domestic production will remain…

Speaking on the outlook for the ongoing financial year, Karmarkar said copper demand is likely to track overall GDP growth and the association is anticipating at least around 9%…