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India’s Copper Use Jumps 12% as Infrastructure and Cars Expand

In the 2026 financial year, India’s copper demand grew 12% to 2,100 thousand tonnes.

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Key Points

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Copper demand outpaced the country’s overall economic growth of 7.7%.

Infrastructure accounts for 22% of total copper demand and grew fastest.

Automotive harnesses, motors and wiring rely heavily on copper.

Copper is also essential for clean‑energy technologies and data centre equipment.

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The biggest boost came from infrastructure projects, which increased copper use by 29%.

The automotive sector added 14% more copper as more cars, trucks and tractors were built.

Building and construction contributed a 9% rise, supporting new houses and offices.

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5 words

copper

a reddish metal that conducts electricity and is used in wires, motors and many electronic parts

kilotonnes

a unit equal to one thousand tonnes, used for measuring very large amounts

infrastructure

large public works such as roads, bridges, railways and power lines that support daily life

automotive

relating to the design, production and use of cars, trucks and other vehicles

clean‑energy transition

the shift from using fossil fuels to using renewable sources like wind and solar power

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