Soda Ash Industry in India: An Overview

From the glass that is placed on the window to the detergent which is used at all homes, from the petrol that gets filled in cars’ tanks to the steel that is supporting the buildings around, every direct or indirect element that people come in contact with in their daily lives has soda ash working behind the scenes. This white and odourless alkaline powder has massive applications in the glass, petrochemical, construction and other industrial sectors. Soda ash has a considerable market in India. And the country’s current economic growth rate in the past decade has only propelled the element’s expanse. In terms of profit, soda ash manufacturers have rarely seen a downfall in recent times for the industries surrounding it are fueling the growth of this niche.

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