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Unit 3: Information Products

3.11 Indian Steelmakers Notes
Metal Bulletin Research (MBR) has undertaken an in-depth review of the Indian Steel Industry and
its outlook over the next six years. The Indian Steel Industry: Market projections and company strategies
out to 2015 offers over 300 pages of independent research and analysis including:
The independent and unrivalled view of MBR on the demand, supply and pricing prospects of the
Indian steel and raw materials industry.

3.11.1 Critical Raw Materials Scenario
Detailed strategic recommendations on competitive strategies to be adopted by Indian steelmakers
and those looking to invest in India, for sustainable and profitable growth;
Unique and in-depth insights into the Indian steel market and company strategies by MBR
consultants and experts, in tandem with Satyabir Bhattacharyya, the former Director - Corporate
Strategy and Business Excellence in Ispat Industries Limited;
The Indian CEO—a simple point plan in re-defining the role and leadership style required to
successfully meet the domestic and global challenges ahead. The Indian Steel industry: Market
projections and company strategies out to 2015 are the first report of its kind to provide independent
and on-the-ground research combined with strategic recommendations. This report comes amid a
challenging economic climate directly impacting those looking to invest, or already operating, in
steel today.

3.11.2 The Indian Steel Market Projections

Key long-term supply-demand balances for steel and raw materials by-major product including: iron
ore, DRI, pig iron, coking coal and HR coil/sheet;
Sales volumes and cost structures for the key steelmakers in India;
Key strategic insights in leading steelmakers including Tata Steel Limited, Steel Authority of India
Limited (SAIL), Ispat Industries Limited, Essar Steel Limited, JSW Steel Limited among others;
Consumption drivers of the end-user industry segments including: construction, automotive, roads,
ports, airports, railways and power;
Government policies on steel and minerals and how these will affect the industry structure and
prices over the next decade;
Investment strategies needed to ensure growth, profitability and sustainability uniquely for the
Indian market including how to build organisational capabilities, select the appropriate steelmaking
and casting technology and achieve cost efficiency;
How best to understand and take advantage of the Indian steel business culture.

3.11.3 Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association

IDMA is not only an Industry Association, but also a scientific and professional body which co-
ordinates the activities of member-companies in this vital field. IDMA publishes two periodicals—
one, a monthly scientific and technical journal “Indian Drugs” and the other, a weekly communication
medium “IDMA Bulletin”, and various other prestigious publications such as the Annual Publication,
Indian Herbal Phamacopoeia, etc.

3.11.4 IDMA Bulletin

Expanding as rapidly as the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, the IDMA Bulletin is a premier
publication which covers all the essential information so vital to the industry, every week (IDMA
Bulletin is published on 7th, 14th, 21st and 30th of every month). This makes it the ideal news source

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