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In the next 5 years, the percentage of passenger cars/MUVS/MPVs using AGM separators is expected
to increase by 15-20%. In addition, marginal shift of two-wheeler batteries towards VRLA batteries is
expected. Hence, the usage of AGM battery separators is expected to increase to around 8 million
batteries per annum i.e. around 5.6 million sq. m. of AGM separators.
Industrial batteries
Industrial batteries with a market size of Rs 4,000 crore include Lead-acid batteries, VRLA batteries
and nickel-cadmium batteries. 40% of the market is unorganized. VRLA batteries account for 70-75%
of this market. Around 6,000 square meter of AGM glass separators are consumed per crore sales of
industrial batteries. Hence, the estimated size of AGM battery separators usage in industrial segment
is around 18 million sq. m. in 2007-08.
The industrial batteries market has witnessed rapid growth over the past few years. The industry is
likely to grow at the rate of 20-25 % over the next five years. In the next 5 years, the usage of AGM
battery separators in industrial segment is expected to increase to around 45 million sq. m. per annum.
Hence, the current and future forecast of AGM separators usage in India is given below:-
Contact lens usage in
India
AGM battery
separators
(million sq m)
AGM battery
separators value
(Rs crore)*
2007-08 2012-13
Automotive Industrial Total Automotive Industrial Total
2.1 18 20.1 5.6 45 51.6
6.3 54 60.3 16.8 134 150.8
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for AGM separators in 2012-13 is estimated at Rs. 150.8 crore up from Rs 60.3
crore in 2007-08 (E). No inflationary increase has been assumed for the price of AGM separators.
Imports & Exports of AGM separators
The estimated import figures for glass-fibre based battery separators are as given below:-
HS Code Description
Imports
(in Rs crore)
2007-08(E)