Copper’s Key Role in Cables

Mr. Mayur Karmarkar, MD, ICA India, recently shared his valuable insights about the key role of copper in cables with the IEEMA magazine.

Being one of the major forces behind India’s energy transition, Copper’s unmatched conductivity, durability, and recyclability make Copper an indispensable element of the developmental process.

Though copper contributes just 0.2% of global GHG emissions, its use enables far greater carbon savings, supporting sustainable growth.

In India, as the policies at the government level drive housing, transport, renewable expansion and digital connectivity; the cable need soars and so goes the copper demand.

40% of the cable consumption is in the buildings. Reliable, safe, and efficient cables are necessary for safeguarding lives, preventing fires, and ensuring uninterrupted energy access. With copper being infinitely recyclable, nearly two-thirds of all copper ever produced remains in use today. Yet India faces a supply gap, relying heavily on imports and secondary copper. To support our national goals, we must invest in high-quality copper cable infrastructure, while building smelting capacity and ensuring safety standards. Copper cables indirectly power progress and sustainability together.

Link to the article:

https://copperindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coppers-Key-Role-in-Cables.pdf