S/E/169. Dissertation. Reasons for high demand and the effects of sudden increase in price for non-ferrous metals in India

The dissertation investigates the situation in the Indian of non-ferrous metals (NFM) industry looking at the NFM sales profile and examining the challenges faced by manufacturers due to the fluctuating prices and increasing demand for NFM. The review of literature touches on the issues of price volatility and fluctuations, risk exposures in the NFM industry, the role of London Metal Exchange, etc. The methods of research include primary data collected through interviews with the production managers, and secondary data analysis. Market analysis and environmental analysis of the Indian NFM industry is conducted using the models of Industry Life Cycle (ILC), SWOT and PEST. Conclusions are made about the reasons behind the demand for non-ferrous metals in the Indian market