(Million tonnes)
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1992-93 1993-94
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Installed Capacity
Caustic Soda 1.25 1.31
Soda Ash 1.62 1.62
Production
Caustic Soda 1.10 1.12
Soda Ash 1.39 1.55
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Substantial capacities were added in the alkali industry during the eighties and the country is fully self-sufficient in this industry today. Capacity utilisation has remained healthy at around 85% in most of the recent years.
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Bombay
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Last updated: August 1995.