Who shrunk the energy bill?

 
Published: Thursday 15 January 2009

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Cement and aluminium companies in India--by 40 per cent

CEMENT

Down to Earth Rs 1,056 worth of energy goes into making one tonne cement. Per capita consumption may go up from 84 kg to 120 kg over the next three years

ALUMINIUM

Down to Earth More than Rs 20,000 worth of energy goes into making one tonne aluminium. India's demand for aluminium is growing at 9 per cent per annum. Per capita consumption now is 0.8 kg

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