On Thursday, May 9, 2024, NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat announced that India is gearing up to produce 'T100' grade carbon fibre within the next 2.5 years. This strategic move aims to overcome import licensing restrictions and bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities. T100 carbon fibre finds applications across various sectors including defence, aerospace, and civil engineering. Its versatile usage extends to the construction of hydrogen cylinders, missiles, launch vehicles, aircraft, bulletproof jackets, and bridges.
VK Saraswat on Carbon Fibre
"I am confident that in the coming 2-2.5 years India will be able to make its own carbon fibre T100 which can be used in manufacturing of hydrogen cylinders, missiles, launch vehicles, aircraft, bullet proof jackets and construction of bridges, Saraswat said.
"The licensing pattern of foreign nations is such that they are not giving us T100 material for any strategic applications. We want to overcome this and therefore the government's programme is to promote development of its indigenous production," Saraswat said.
He shared that Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) are engaged in the efforts to begin manufacturing carbon fibre in India.
The NITI Aayog member was speaking on the sidelines of a CII conference on Advancements in Composites, Speciality Fibres and Chemicals.
Why does India want to manufacture carbon fibre?
In a strategic maneuver, India is poised to overcome import licensing barriers and ramp up its domestic manufacturing prowess by delving into carbon fiber production. This transformative step not only promises to curb India's dependency on imports but also to fortify its self-reliance and enhance its foothold in high-tech sectors.
Will Help India Get Around the EU's Proposed Carbon Tax
Producing carbon fiber domestically could be a strategic move for India to mitigate the potential impact of the European Union's proposed carbon tax on steel, alloys, and metal goods. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to establish equitable pricing for carbon emissions linked to the production of carbon-intensive items imported into the EU, thereby encouraging cleaner industrial practices globally. This mechanism, set for implementation in 2026, includes a transitional phase from 2023 to 2026.
India’s Carbon Fibre Import
As per Volza’s India Import data, Carbon fibre import shipments in India stood at 5.4K, imported by 592 India Importers from 648 Suppliers.
India imports most of its Carbon fibre from United Kingdom, China and Germany .
The top 3 importers of Carbon fibre are Brazil with 9,945 shipments followed by Netherlands with 8,534 and Germany at the 3rd spot with 7,950 shipments.
Top 3 Product Categories of Carbon fibre Imports in India are
HSN Code 68151090 : 68151090
HSN Code 68151010 : 68151010
HSN Code 90229090 : 90229090
Applications of T100 Carbon Fibre
T100 carbon fibre boasts exceptional properties, including high tensile strength and elasticity, surpassing those of steel and aluminium. These remarkable characteristics make it a preferred choice across various industries
The T100 Carbon Fibre is used in the Aerospace, Defence, and Civil Engineering industries.
The T100 Carbon Fibre is used in making bulletproof jackets, aircraft, hydrogen cylinders, missiles, launch vehicles, and bridges.
It is used across all industries ranging from Aviation to automobile to Renewable and Marine industry on account of its versatility and high performance.
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