indian construction chemicals industry imperatives of growth
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indian construction chemicals industry imperatives of growth
Knowledge paper on INDIAN CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS INDUSTRY IMPERATIVES OF GROWTH May 2014 Knowledge &Strategy Partner Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 88 Message India's "Sunrise Industry - The Construction Chemicals industry" is experiencing growth at a rapid pace. The market is still at a nascent stage in India as compared to developed countries because of the limited awareness with end users on the benefits that construction chemicals can provide. With overall economic growth, increased investments by Government in infrastructure and real estate, coupled with participation of overseas investors and contracting companies, construction chemicals segment is witnessing a surge in demand which is expected to accelerate in coming years. The prospects are bright with awareness about the sector gathering momentum. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (C & PC) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India has organized four editions of "Construction Chemical Conclaves" from 2010 onwards at Mumbai, Bengaluru , Chennai and Ahmedabad respectively very successfully to bring focus to the sector. Now the next Conference in the series which is also being supported by the Government of Gujarat, is being held at Mumbai on May 7-8, 2014. I wish it all the success. Deepak C Mehta Chairman - FICCI Chemicals Committee Vice Chairman and Managing Director Deepak Nitrite Limited Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 88 Knowledge & Strategy Partner 88 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Preface Manish Panchal Practice Head - Chemical & Energy Tata Strategic Management Group Manish.panchal@tsmg.com Charu Kapoor Principal - Chemicals Tata Strategic Management Group charu.kapoor@tsmg.com P S Singh Head- Chemicals FICCI prabhsharan.singh@ficci.com Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) & TATA Strategic Management Group (TSMG) have been regularly tracking the trends in the Construction Chemials industry and supporting companies, both big and small, across various verticals to achieve business excellence. The same knowledge and experience gives us an additional advantage to realize this report Indian construction chemicals market is still at a nascent stage as usage levels are much lower compared to other peer markets due to limited awareness about the products and their benefits as well as price conscious customers. However, the industry has showcased significant growth in the last 5 years with new and complex molecules enhancing properties such as strength, reduced water requirement, increased resistance to abrasion and corrosion etc. Entry of global construction chemical companies in Indian markets have further intensified the competition and boosted the market growth. In future, changing dynamics of Indian construction industry are expected to significantly impact the construction chemicals market. Adoption of international standards and increase in high rise buildings in Tier I cities is driving the usage of admixtures and related construction chemicals in concrete. Corrosion prevention and control is another area which is driving the adoption of construction chemicals. Hence, going forward, the focus will be on price to performance ratio and not price alone. Through this report, we have attempted to highlight the key growth imperatives for industry players as well as the regulatory bodies. We sincerely thank all industry leaders whose valuable inputs have helped in building this report. We sincerely thank all industry leaders whose valuable inputs have helped in building this report. As always it was an insightful experience for the team to materialize this report. We hope it acts as a guiding light both for the players and the consumers of crop protection products. Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 88 Knowledge & Strategy Partner 88 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth CONTENT Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 I. Introduction to Construction Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 II. Indian Construction Chemicals Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 1. Market size and past growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 2. Construction chemicals segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 3.Major players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.Key challenges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5.Growth drivers and Future Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6.Key growth imperatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 III. Special Focus: Corrosion Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 IV. Annexure I: Major Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 V. About Tata Strategic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 VI. About FICCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 01 Table of Figures Figure 1: Categories of Construction Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Figure 2: Indian Construction Chemical industry (INR Crores) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Figure 3: Indian Construction Chemical product share (%age) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Figure 4: Cement consumption in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Figure 5: Construction industry in India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 6: Spending on concrete admixtures in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Figure 7: Indian Construction Chemical industry (INR Cr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Knowledge & Strategy Partner 02 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Executive Summary T his report is developed by Tata Strategic Management Group with support of FICCI as the knowledge paper for the "5th Conference on Construction Chemicals, 2014". Indian construction chemicals industry currently stands at INR 3,600 Crores and has shown a strong growth of 17% over the last 5 years. Admixtures constitute majority of the market with 42% share. Flooring and waterproofing agents are the next leading segments with 14% share each. Chemicals for repair and rehabilitation constitute another 12% of the market while the remaining 18% is formed by adhesives & sealants. The share of flooring chemicals is high in Indian market as compared to developed world while India has a low share of tiling, sealants and waterproofing. Overall market is fairly consolidated but there is considerable fragmentation of individual products and application areas. A large number of global construction companies have set up local manufacturing operations in India. The top 7 players account for ~50% of the market; next 20 players ~25% and the remaining 25% comprises of small and unorganized players. Going forward, the industry is expected to maintain its growth momentum driven by untapped potential of the market and expected growth in construction industry over the next 5-7 years due to government's investment plans. The industry is expected to grow by 15-16% p.a. over the next 5 years and reach INR 7,000-8,000 by FY18. Also, increasing awareness amongst industry players regarding compliance with international standards is expected to promote the adoption of best practices in the industry. Ban on onsite mixing of cement and compulsory usage of ready to mix cement in metros are the key government regulations which could have significant impact on the industry growth. In spite of the strong growth drivers, the industry faces challenges in terms of low awareness levels, lack of skilled labor and high price-sensitivity of customers. Hence, it becomes imperative for construction chemicals manufacturers to invest in effective Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 03 marketing of products to make users aware of their applications and benefits. Providing technical training to workers about appropriate usage of chemicals in construction will also ensure correct application and better results, reinforcing the customers' belief in the utility of construction chemicals. Going ahead, the construction chemicals industry should focus on developing new processes and products with sustainability as the core principle. This requires developing a collaborative platform in which the academia, government and regulatory bodies, manufacturers and customers come together and promote and execute strategies for implementing judicious use of chemicals in the construction industry. Knowledge & Strategy Partner 04 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 1 Introduction to Construction Chemicals C onstruction Chemicals, as the name suggests, are the chemical compounds used in construction activities, be it residential, non-residential or non-building. These compounds belong to a niche specialty segment of the chemical industry and can be used either in existing construction projects to speed up the work or in new construction projects to impart durability and strengthen the structures. The benefits of using construction chemicals are far more than the increase in the cost of the project which is 2-5%. Certain chemical products help in minimizing the quantities of cement and water used in the construction. These compounds impart chemical as well as physical properties in applications such as cross-linking or phase change (from liquid to solid). Construction chemicals are essential for high quality concrete and for promoting the improvement of concrete performance. They also increase the life of construction work and impart additional protection from environmental hazards. Based on end use applications, these compounds can be broadly classified into five categories as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Categories of Construction Chemicals CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS Concrete Admixtures Water Proofing Chemicals Flooring Compounds Repair And Rehabilitation Miscellaneous Lignobased Polyurethane based Epoxy & floor hardners Cementitious repair mortars Sealants *SNF & SMF based Bitumin based Polyurethane coatings Polymer repair mortars Grouts *PCE based Polymer SBR, Acrylic Polyurea based Epoxy based resin mortars Adhesives *PCE :Polycar boxylic ether; SNF: Sodium Naphthalene Formaldehyde; SMF: Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 05 A representative picture of the chemicals is as below Knowledge & Strategy Partner 06 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 2 T Indian Construction Chemicals Market he Indian construction chemical market is at a nascent stage, but is attracting lots of attention with an increasing number of global construction companies making a foray into manufacturing operations in India. The industry is becoming more attractive and is expected to experience strong growth in the next 5 years owing to the trends in the industry as detailed in the report later. 1. Market size and past growth The Indian construction chemicals market has shown a strong growth rate of ~17% p.a., historically due to the construction boom in India and growing awareness in the industry for better quality of construction. Increase in urbanization has further boosted the growth of construction chemicals industry. It increased from INR 1,400 Crores in 2007 to INR 3,600 Crores in 2013. Figure 2: Indian Construction Chemical industry (INR Crores) Construction chemicals ( INR Crore) 3600 17% 2100 1400 2007 2010 2013 Source : Industry reports, Tata Strategic estimates Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 07 2. Construction chemicals segments Construction chemicals market is largely driven by concrete admixtures, which accounted for 42% of the total market in 2013. Flooring and waterproofing chemicals are the next big segments with a share of 14% each. Other segments include sealants, grouts and adhesives which together account for ~18% of the total construction chemicals market. The share of flooring is high in Indian market as compared to developed world while India have low share of Tiling, Sealants and waterproofing. Indian construction chemical market has >80% business in new builts. Figure 3: Indian Construction Chemical product share (%age) Adhesives & Sealants18% Admixtures 42% Repair & rehabilitation12% Waterproofing 14% Flooring 14% Source: Industry reports, Primary & Secondary research 2.1 Admixtures Cement is a widely used as binding material in construction. For concreting, cement is mixed with crushed rock, sand and water in specific proportion to produce concrete. For getting better results, better workability, more strength, and finishing, cement or mortar admixtures are used. Chemical admixtures are added to the mix immediately before or during mixing. Admixtures are primarily used l To reduce water content in concrete. l To increase compressive strength and durability parameter of concrete. l To enhance the workability and giving more transportation and placing time. Knowledge & Strategy Partner 08 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Admixtures are used during the first stage of construction. The market in India was valued ~INR 1,500 Cr in 2013. Three types of admixtures are most prevalent in the market - Ligno based, SNF (Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde) & SMF (Sulfonated Melamine Formaldehyde) based and PCE based. Ligno based admixtures were the first generation admixtures and gave lower performance compared to SNF and PCE based admixtures. PCE based admixtures are the 3rd generation admixtures and are usually 3-4 times more expensive than SNF/ Ligno based admixtures. The raw materials for manufacturing of PCE admixtures are not easily available in India and ~80% are imported from Korea, China and Japan. Apple Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. is currently the only manufacturer of PCE in India. 2.2 Flooring agents Flooring compounds are mostly epoxy and polyurethane based. Industrial flooring compounds are used to meet various industrial needs such as abrasion, load impact, chemical attack, moisture penetration, strengthening of damaged floors, as well as improving the aesthetic appeal of the floor. They are also used to provide certain special features such as slip resistance, static resistance, fire resistance, antibacterial properties, and so on. Flooring compounds are largely used at the finishing stage of the construction. Major commercial complexes and shopping malls prefer such products. The market for such compounds in India is valued ~INR 500 Cr in 2013. Epoxy and floor hardeners constitute the major share of the market followed by PU based flooring agents. 2.3 Waterproofing agents Water proofing caters to various end use applications with products based on Bitumen, PU and polymers like SBR & Acrylic. These compounds are available in liquid, solid, slurry and two-component coating forms. Water proofing compounds are designed to stop water infiltration. These compounds or membranes can be extremely effective when applied on the exterior of a foundation system. Application of the water proofing compounds can be done by implant treatments i.e. either dipping or spraying or by low-pressure spraying on the surface. Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 09 Water proofing compounds are added during the construction as integral water proofer during the construction, for waterproofing of concrete and also post construction as a preventive and maintenance waterproofing ingredients. The size of this segment is estimated ~INR 500 Cr in 2013. The price of products varies depending on the raw material used. The industry is moving away from bituminous compounds due to their lower performance and non- eco-friendly nature. 2.4 Repair & Rehabilitation The repair and rehabilitation is a highly unexplored and underdeveloped market. Retrofitting is basically addition of new technology or features to older systems and improving the structures with energy efficiency. Rehabilitation is reconstruction of the structural components which were damaged. These products include cementations repair mortars, epoxy based mortars and other products like rust removers, anticorrosion products etc. The size of this segment is estimated ~INR 430 Cr in 2013. Cementitious mortars are most frequently used due to their lower prices as well as the ease of usage. Polymer based repair and rehabilitation products are widely used as they are less expensive than epoxy based material and also comply with the desired strength criteria. Epoxy based mortars are the growing segment and skilled labor is required for most of the product applications. 2.5Miscellaneous 2.5.1 Sealants Sealants are used to seal expansion joints, cracks, joints in concrete roads and to fill gaps between concrete. Major types of sealants include the following: l Polysulphide sealants: These are most commonly used in the construction industry as expansion joints for concrete roads, structural joints and others. l Polyurethane sealants: These are used for high-end applications where high flexibility and bonding strength are required. l Silicone sealants: These are generally used where good bonding is required between two dissimilar surfaces such as fixing of glass on metal frame. Knowledge & Strategy Partner 10 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 2.5.2 Grouts Grouts are compounds used for giving extra strength for the foundations of loadbearing structures. They are also used for repair and sealing of cracks and gaps. Grouts have different chemistries depending on the applications as discussed below: l Epoxy-based liquid grouting compounds are mainly injected into the walls to fill hairline cracks and gaps, thereby improving the strength of the structure. l Cementitious grouts are used for imparting extra strength to machine foundations, base plate or anchor bolts for machines or equipment and others. They are also used for repair of building structures and in heavy industries such as steel, power plants and ports. l Polyester-based grouts are also available, which are used for anchoring to impart strength to foundations that must be achieved in limited available space. Grouts can also be made to have special characteristics such as fast setting, free flow, on-shrink and others by addition of different additives as per the end-user requirement. 2.5.3 Tile adhesives Tile Adhesives are made using high quality material which enhances the durability of the adhesive and its bonding span is increased. They are primarily based on cement, epoxy and polymer formulation (mainly acrylic polymer). Cementitious adhesives are most commonly used in India owing to their lower price. They are used in a variety of applications as discussed below: l Cementitious adhesives: Cement based adhesives are largely used as wall tile adhesives & ceramic floor tile adhesives. Water resistant cements and polymer modified cements are suitable both for internal and external use. l Epoxy adhesives: Epoxy resins are two component cold curing adhesives which produce high strength durable bonds. These adhesives may be used internally or externally and are resistant to oils, water, dilute acids, alkalis and most solvents l Polymer based adhesives are suitable for fixing wall tiles in damp and wet conditions like domestic showers, swimming pools. Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 11 3. Major players The overall market is fairly consolidated but there is considerable fragmentation of individual products and application areas. There are a large number of global construction companies who have set up local manufacturing operations in India. The top 7 players account for ~50% of the market; next 20 players ~25% and the remaining 25% comprises of small and unorganized players. In the past there has been a considerable change in the market share of companies due to which Medium-sized and regional manufacturers have gained considerable share of market. Based on revenues top 5 players are Pidilite, BASF, SIKA, FOSROC & SWC. There are many other regional and smaller players as well. Approximately 300 companies are estimated to be operating in this segment. *Top 5 Player profiles are given in Annexure I. 4.Key challenges The construction chemicals market in India is still highly under-developed when compared to other countries, such as China, which accounted for 42% of the global construction chemicals consumption in 2012. Consumer awareness is very low regarding new chemical techniques and construction aids. Margins are lower because most contractors prefer low-cost chemicals to reduce the overall construction cost. High value products have limited demand and are used only by premium construction houses. Some of the key challenges faced by the industry are as follows: l Price sensitive market: Indian construction chemicals market is highly cost- conscious. The customers are not willing to spend much on construction chemicals. They are still not fully aware of the benefits of various construction chemicals and hence tend to use low-cost substitutes. Decisions are taken based on immediate cost and not on overall benefits achieved from the usage of these materials. l Low entry barriers: The construction chemicals market is comprised of large MNCs as well as several local small-scale manufacturers. Due to low entry barriers, competition is high and several low value products are being sold in the market. l Low awareness levels: Contractors are not adequately aware about the use of right type and quality of construction chemicals for durable structures. The durability of Knowledge & Strategy Partner 12 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth material is not been studied extensively by the manufacturer under Indian condition. The chemical protection and maintenance is not well understood by the user. The application tools or accessories need to be updated. The code provision or the user guide line with product is missing l Unskilled labourers: The practice of employing unskilled workers in construction activity is still hampering the growth of the sector, as construction chemicals are sensitive products and their use requires basic technical expertise and training. l Lack of stringent regulations: The industry lacks in relevant consumer standards for construction. Market participants are also frequently challenged by the absence of quality standards for manufacture and application of construction chemicals which leads to price wars. l Ban on illegal sand mining in India: National green tribunal (NGT) banned sand mining from river beds without an environmental clearance across the country in August, 2013. Sand and bricks, apart from steel, cement and aggregate, are the prime raw material that goes into construction. Due to non-availability of natural sand, industry has started using crushed stone sand and artificial sand. This is likely to impact the usage and requirements of construction chemicals in the market as the quality specifications of the concrete from artificial sand would be different than that of the natural sand. 5. Growth drivers and Future Outlook Construction chemicals market has a huge growth potential due to the expected growth in construction and manufacturing sector in India. With growth primarily driven by increasing construction activities in both new construction and repairs & rehabilitation technologies, demand for construction chemicals has increased. Many newly developed products give better performance and results. Hence, there is a shift in demand towards products offering better performance value-added products such as silicon caulks, specialty cement additives, polymer-based grouts and mortars etc. Key growth drivers for the construction chemicals market in India are as follows: Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 13 Growth in urban housing sector: The cement consumption in India is growing at a rate of 5-6% driven by the growth in urban housing sector. Housing sector contributes to 59% of overall cement consumption followed by commercial and industrial construction. Concrete consumption is likely to follow similar growth trends in India. Figure 4: Cement consumption in India Cement consumption in India 5.3% CAGR 6.5% ~301 MT ~232 MT ~169 MT 37 49 50 60 58 Central 24 West 32 East 25 South 54 North 34 46 58 2008 2013 2018 39 75 60 Source: Crisil, Industry reports, Tata Strategic analysis Growth in end-use market: The Indian construction opportunity is expected to grow by 1.9 times over the next 5 years. Knowledge & Strategy Partner 14 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Figure 5: Construction industry in India Construction Market Opportunity (INR Trillion) 18 16 12 10 2 2 Industrial Total Infrastructure FY08-13 FY14-18 Source : Crisil research This growth will be driven by investments in the infrastructure segment, which are expected to almost double over the next 5 years. Government spending has been one of the key drivers of the growth of the construction industry. The financial constraint on the government has been reduced by several public-private partnerships, hence increasing the focus on development. Other growth drivers are as follows: l National Manufacturing Policy which aims at enhancing share of manufacturing in national GDP from 16% to 25 % by 2022. l Focus on infrastructure development: Government of India's commitment to increase spend in infrastructure to 10% of GDP in the 12th Five-Year Plan l Rising aspirations of large middle income group and changing demographics driving demand for residential real estate l Increasing urbanisation: ~30% of Indian population is urban and Urbanization to grow to 40% by 2030 l 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in real estate to boost construction activities l Increasing acceptability of ready mix concrete (RMC) is also leading to increased demand for construction chemicals. Currently, the use of RMC in construction is around 7% of domestic cement demand. This is expected to rise to 20 to 25% over the next few years Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 15 Increasing penetration of construction chemical products: The penetration level of construction chemicals is currently very low in India as compared to other countries. Figure 6: Spending on concrete admixtures in India Spending on concrete admixtures ( $/ m3) 4.5 2 1 India China USA Source : Secondary research, Industry reports This is mainly due to insufficient understanding of the benefits of these compounds along with a lack of technical skills to use construction chemicals. However, construction chemicals are finding increased usage driven by: l Increase in awareness about quality construction materials such as performance- enhancing products among consumers and builders. l Increased construction activities triggered by urbanization and development of rural areas which are still largely untapped markets l The use and access to foreign technology and the entry of foreign companies in the construction chemicals sector has eventually resulted in quicker growth of the construction chemical sector. Today several projects funded by multilateral agencies like ADB and World Bank have made use of good quality construction chemicals mandatory Knowledge & Strategy Partner 16 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth l Architects and consultants have realised the importance of quality construction chemicals and they generally tend to specify trusted brands of construction chemicals l CCMA (Construction Chemical Manufacturers Association) India, is an organized body working to promote the use of Construction Chemicals in India". They conduct technical seminars and awareness programmes for the benefit of construction industry. l The construction chemicals industry also provides technologies and products to provide additional performance and endurance to structures and hence reduce the impact of corrosion. Chemicals including surface coatings, floorings, concrete admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, grouts and sealants, repair mortars protect the surface from corrosion by restricting the ingress of moisture and providing a 'sealed' structure. With increasing awareness in the industry, the usage of construction chemicals as corrosion inhibitors is gaining popularity. Most projects in the country are expected to use these chemicals to reduce corrosions and increase the life of the asset. A special section has been included on Corrosion issue in the later part of this report. Changing regulatory environment: Lack of government policies have always been the matter of concern for the growth of construction chemicals industry. However, upcoming government regulations as below aim to fix some of the loopholes in the industry: l Current and prospective regulatory guidelines incentivizing energy-efficient and green buildings are expected to drive demand for suitable, innovative protective coatings and safe chemicals. l Compulsory usage of Ready Mix Concrete in Metros like Mumbai, Bangalore etc. is a key regulatory change. Similar regulations in Tier-I & other cities would be a key driver in increasing the usage of construction chemicals. l With increased government focus on investments in infrastructure, increase in usage of RMC in Govt, infrastructure projects would boost the growth further Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 17 Increasing compliance with international manufacturing standards: Indian Construction industry is fast adopting the best practices from across the world and implementing consumer standards matching with international standards. This will help increase the current penetration levels of construction chemicals. The following illustrations explain the upcoming trends which are driving the usage of construction chemicals: l Ban on onsite mixing of concrete is aimed at reducing pollution levels and in turn would generate demand for ready-mix concrete admixtures l Self-compacting concrete (SSC) is being preferred over normal-strength concrete as SSC doesn't require external compaction and enhances strength of structure. Increased usage of SSC would drive the growth of special admixtures like plasticizers and retardants l High rise buildings are being developed in cities owing to space constraints. This trend is driving the growth of high performance concrete and increased use of admixtures and related construction chemicals The Indian construction chemicals market is expected to show high growth rate of 1516% p.a., in the future. It is expected to reach ~INR 7,000-8,000 Cr by 2018 mainly driven by the untapped potential of the market and steady growth in the construction industry over the next 5 to 7 years. Figure 7: Indian Construction Chemical industry (INR Cr) Construction chemicals (INR Cr) 7,000-8,000 15-16% 3,600 2013 2018 Source : Industry reports, Tata Strategic estimates Source: Secondary research Knowledge & Strategy Partner 18 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 6. Key growth imperatives Construction chemicals industry has a good growth potential in the next 5 years. The industry needs initiatives from leading players, government, regulatory bodies, as well as industry associations/ federations to for growth. Key growth imperatives for industry players could be highlighted as: l Strong marketing and increased customer awareness: Effective marketing of products is essential to make users aware of their applications and benefits. Manufacturers could consider investing in programmes to educate construction contractors about the benefits of using superior construction chemicals, in terms of lower project completion time and ease of usage. It is imperative to maintain longterm relationships with customers and exert influence over channel partners to retain foothold in the industry. l Skill development among workers: Providing technical training to workers about appropriate usage of these chemicals in construction will ensure correct application and better results, reinforcing the customers' belief in the utility of construction chemicals. Industry and academia could tie-up to provide dedicated courses/ training on construction chemicals in engineering institutes as well as ITIs. l Product innovation: Product innovation requires international standards. Focus on sustainability / green aspects, corrosion issues (which takes almost 3% of national GDP) will require innovation. Construction chemical manufacturers must focus on development and marketing of innovative products (e.g. silicon-based sealants) which are expected to outgrow traditional products. l Low cost products: Companies with innovative, low cost products are likely to capture significant share of the market. Given the low awareness and price sensitive nature of the market, it will be challenging to get consumers to accept more expensive products. Thus product innovation must also focus on creating affordable products with wide applications. l Adoption of modern techniques of delivery: Construction chemical companies could focus on adopting modern techniques of delivery such as on-site mixing of concrete and energy consumption in buildings by effectively liasoning with the government and the construction industry. The ability to deliver the product at the consumer's doorstep would be key to success for construction chemicals players. Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 19 Government and regulatory bodies could play an important role in driving the growth of industry by focusing along the following lines: l Increase infrastructural investments: Government's initiatives towards infrastructural development are one of the major factors driving the growth of construction chemicals industry. The construction industry is witnessing support from World Bank and ADB and all the projects funded by these organizations necessitate the use of construction chemicals. 100% FDI in real estate sector would also significantly drive the growth of construction chemicals l Policies for promotion of construction chemicals: Indian government's initiative towards favourable policies like National Building Code and Green Building is estimated to boost the growth in construction chemicals market. l Define quality standards: Government and regulatory bodies could come together to define set quality standards for the industry. This would dampen the growth of low quality, cheap construction chemicals and incentivise players to invest in the industry. Organizations such as CCMA (Construction Chemical Manufacturers Association) India, can promote the use of Construction Chemicals in India by conducting technical seminars and awareness programmes for the benefit of construction industry. Knowledge & Strategy Partner 20 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 3 C Special Focus: Corrosion Management orrosion is a naturally occurring phenomenon commonly defined as the deterioration of a substance (usually a metal) or its properties because of a reaction with its environment. According to the NACE International's 2002 U.S. corrosion study, the direct cost of metallic corrosion is $276 billion on an annual basis, which represents 3.1% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Extrapolating this figure globally, the cost of corrosion is over a trillion US dollars. Unlike weather related disasters, however, corrosion can be controlled, but at a cost. It is estimated that a third of this cost can be saved by current technologies and awareness of the problem. Corrosion Control Methods Corrosion is so prevalent and takes so many forms that its occurrence and associated costs cannot be eliminated completely. However, it has been estimated that 25 to 30% of annual corrosion costs could be saved if optimum corrosion management practices were employed. The use of appropriate corrosion prevention and control methods can ensure public safety, prevent damage to property and the environment, and saves billion of dollars worldwide. Various time proven methods for preventing and controlling corrosion depend on the specific material to be protected; environmental concerns such as soil resistivity, humidity, and exposure to saltwater or industrial environments; the type of product to be processed or transported; and many other factors. The most commonly used methods include organic and metallic protective coatings; corrosion resistant alloys, plastics, and polymers; corrosion inhibitors; and cathodic protection-a technique used on pipelines, underground storage tanks, and offshore structures that creates an electrochemical cell in which the surface to be protected is the cathode and corrosion reactions are mitigated. Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 21 While technological advancements have provided many new ways to prevent corrosion, better corrosion management can be achieved using preventive strategies in nontechnical and technical areas. These strategies are identified as follows: l Increase awareness of significant corrosion costs and potential cost savings. l Change the misconception that nothing can be done about corrosion. l Change policies, regulations, standards, and management practices to increase corrosion cost savings through sound corrosion management. l Improve education and training of staff in the recognition of corrosion control. l Implement advanced design practices for better corrosion management. l Develop advanced life-prediction and performance-assessment methods. l Improve corrosion technology through research, development, and implementation. l The construction chemicals industry provides technologies and products to provide additional performance and endurance to structures, which in turn provide for a reduction in corrosion of the asset. These chemicals include among others, surface coatings, floorings, concrete admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, grouts and sealants, repair mortars and fireproofing. By restricting the ingress of moisture and providing a 'sealed' structure, these materials make it difficult for the corrosion cell to be set up. The industry today is maturing and most projects in the country use these technologies to reduce corrosions and increase the lit elf the asset. The world continues to face critical challenges in the field of corrosion prevention and control,where aging equipment,new product formulations, environmental requirements, and strict budgets require corrosion control programs that are Knowledge & Strategy Partner 22 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 4 Annexure I: Major Players Brief profile: Pidilite Pidilite www.pidilite.com Company overview Key products Manufacturing locations · Started operations in 1959, a pioneer in consumer and specialties chemicals in India · Adhesives and sealants · Himachal Pradesh · Maharashtra Company Profile - BASF Construction Chemicals BASF Construction Chemicals Division www.basf-cc.co.in Company overview · Wholly owned by the BASF group Key products · Concrete admixtures, joint sealants, flooring and waterproofing Manufacturing locations · Turbhe, Navi Mumbai Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 23 Company Profile - SIKA India SIKA India www.sika.in Company overview · Convened India operations in 1987 Key products · Waterproofing: Sikacim · Tiling: Sika Tilofix · Subsidiary of Switzerland-based parent company · Sealing: SikaBoom Manufacturing locations · Kalyani, West Bengal · Goa · Jaipur · Blending units in Mumbai and Chennai Company Profile - Fosroc India Fosroc India www.fosroc.com Company overview Wholly owned subsidiary of Fosroc International Key products Admixtures, joint sealants, surface treatments Manufacturing locations Bangalore Ankleshwar Rudrapur Knowledge & Strategy Partner 24 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Company Profile - SWC Structural Waterproofing Company Private Limited (SWC) Company overview · Established in 1930 Key products · Concrete admixtures,water proofing and cement grinding aid Manufacturing locations · Mumbai (Vapi) · Kolkata (Salt Lake) · New Delhi (Noida) · Chennai (Ambattur) Other Key domestic players in Indian Market Space Include CICO Sunanda Cipy polyurethane Chembond Fairmate Apple Chemie India LRC specialty chemicals Perma Construction Balmer Lawrie Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 25 5 About Tata Strategic Founded in 1991 as a division of Tata Industries Ltd, Tata Strategic Management Group is the largest Indian own management consulting firm. It's strong consulting team is supported by a panel of domain experts. Tata Strategic has undertaken 500+ engagements, with over 100 clients, across countries and sectors. It has a growing client base outside India with increasing presence outside the Tata Group. A majority of revenues now come from outside the group and more than 20% revenues from clients outside India. Tata Strategic offers a comprehensive range of solutions covering Direction Setting, Driving Strategic Initiatives and Implementation Support Knowledge & Strategy Partner 26 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth Our Offerings Strategy l Vision Set Direction Entry & Acquisition Planning l Strategic due diligence l Scenario Planning l Manufacturing Strategy insights l Growth Strategy/Business Plans l Rural Strategy l Digital Strategy Organization Effectiveness l Organization Drive Strategic Initiatives l India l Market Structure l Corporate Center Design l Roles & Decision rules l Performance Management l Capability Assessment l Talent Management l Delegation & MIS l Alliance Operations Marketing & Sales l Revenue Enhancement l Product Innovation l Market Share Rura/Urban l Go to Market l Dealer Effectiveness l Supply Chain Optimization l Throughput enhancement l Superior Fulfillment l Project Excellence l Procurement Transformation l Strategic Cost Reduction l Vendor Compliance Implementation Support Support Implementation l Implementation Plan Management l Refinements/Course Corrections l Program About Tata Strategic – Our Expertise Areas Typical Client Concerns l How can I grow – portfolio optimization, new products, new technologies, new geographies? l What should be the levers of growth – organic vs. inorganic growth, strategic alliances etc.? l How do I make existing businesses effective sales & distribution strategy, pricing strategy etc.? l How do I reduce costs (material, conversion, overheads, manpower), reduce risks, & improve productivity? l What should be my logistics and supply chain strategies? How do I optimize costs and services? I manage people, align resources, improve retention? l How do I ensure that people are aligned with vision? Tata Strategic Expertise l Growth/ entry strategy l Business l Target due diligence Identification and Valuation for M&A l Functional strategies l Integrated cost reduction ; OPTIC/ OSMIC l Strategic Risk Management l Procurement, optimization logistics and supply chain l How do l Organizational Effectiveness Knowledge & Strategy Partner Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth 27 Tata Strategic Contacts Manish Panchal Practice Head - Chemicals, Logistics and Energy Mobile: +91 98205 20303 E-mail: manish.panchal@tsmg.com Phone: +91 22 6637 6713 Charu Kapoor Principal – Chemicals Mobile: +91 98218 06071 E-mail: charu.kapoor@tsmg.com Phone: +91 22 6637 6756 This report has been authored by: Manish Panchal (manish.panchal@tsmg.com), Charu Kapoor (charu.kapoor@tsmg.com) and Pulkit Agarwal (pulkit.agarwal@tsmg.com) Knowledge & Strategy Partner 28 Knowledge Paper on Indian Construction Chemicals Industry: Imperatives of Growth About FICCI Established in 1927, FICCI is one of the largest and oldest apex business organizations in India. FICCI's history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence, industrialization and emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies. FICCI has contributed to this historical process by encouraging debate, articulating the private sector's views and influencing policy. A not-for-profit organization, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. FICCI draws its membership from the corporate sector, both private and public, including MNCs; FICCI enjoys direct and indirect membership of over 2,50,000 companies from various regional chambers of commerce and through its 70 industry association. FICCI provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking and is the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community. Our Vision To be the thought leader for industry, its voice for policy change and its guardian for effective implementation. 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