New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- India confronts the prospect of a substantial copper shortage as domestic production fails to match escalating demand driven by the nation's energy transition, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion, according to a recent analysis by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP).

The research indicates that India's reliance on copper imports is expected to intensify significantly unless the country takes immediate action to bolster domestic production capabilities and recycling infrastructure.

With global copper demand anticipated to reach 50 million tonnes by 2050, the supply-demand imbalance presents mounting challenges for India's industrial and energy sectors.

Copper serves as a fundamental ...