India'S Glass Industry

This article provides an overview of the two major segments of the glass industry in India - flat glass and container glass. Both these segments are witnessing steady growth on the backdrop of increased consumption from various sectors. Although glass is the most eco-friendly packaging material, it has been replaced by plastic in some non-critical areas. This is even more applicable in India where the regulations about packaging are not so very stringent. The author comments that these days, even certain syrups are packed in plastic bottles, which should not happen ideally. It seems the "unorganised" sector provides stiff competition to the "organised" sector.