Making pipes for the India of tomorrow

Last five years have brought a paradigm shift in the Indian PVC pipes and fittings industry. One of the major reasons is the shot up demand for pipes due to an increase in infrastructure development, advancements in irrigation sector and construction businesses. With the govt.’s plan of setting up more than 100 smart cities throughout the country, this trend of rising demand is expected to grow even higher. While every single plumbing product is witnessing a great demand, PVC and CPVC pipes will be leading the way, given their versatility and flexibility. PVC, an advance pipe building material, has been quite popular since its inception in the 1990s.

Furthermore, with the new schemes and initiatives for the agricultural sector, it is quite natural that the demand for irrigation pipes and well-casing pipes will also go up. Another contributing factor will be the govt.’s keen focus on sanitation which again will require high-quality CPVC, uPVC and SWR pipes. It will also boost the plumbing sector as a whole.

Is the supply side ready?

The organized Indian PVC pipe and fittings industry seems to be all ready and prepared for the boost that is just around the corner. Ken Research, a global research and analytics firm, predicted that market revenues of Indian PVC pipes and fittings industry will keep registering a double-digit growth up till 2020; the trend that set off in FY 2010. The competition will be stiff, both on prices as well as quality.

Industry stalwarts like APL Apollo have been contributing most to this mega boost. For the last 30 years, APL Apollo has been a leading CPVC and PVC pipes manufacturer. All of its products are of certified quality. The company has been a true contributor to India’s contributor in the last decade by offering best quality pipes at best prices. It recently launched a brand new range of affordable and stylish faucets and showers made with premium grade plastics.