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With rising need of power supply, especially in industries and commercial establishments, gas generators are gaining ground by utilizing gases such as CNG, PNG, LPG, Bio-gas etc. as fuel, instead of diesel. These types of generators have advantages over diesel generators in terms of better fuel efficiency, high load bearing capacity etc. Almost all the major generator manufacturers such as Kirloskar, Honda, Cummins, Birla Power, Greaves Cotton and Kohler Power have their product ranges for gas generators. Besides, local manufacturers are also supplying gas generators. In future, it is expected that gas generators’ demand will increase with development of gas infrastructure, leading to more adoption of gas gensets.

In India, various manufacturers are now swinging towards solar products as a step towards adopting green technologies. Further, solar hybrid technology is a green technology and most of the enterprises have a green mandate from their corporate body to source at least some percentage of the energy through green means. This would thus support the growth of solar UPS in India. In the context of solar hybrid UPS, the government is offering subsidy to its users. The government is also giving soft loans for the balance amount, making customers look at it as a superior alternative.

Nanotechnology is increasingly attracting worldwide attention owing to its wide range of end users. Scientists and engineers in almost all industries are using nanotechnology to make their products stronger, lighter, more durable, more corrosion resistant and more economical. Engineered nanomaterials are already widely used in technologies and consumer products ranging from toothpaste to paints. However, recently, the researchers have developed stronger nanomaterials having higher strengths. These nanomaterials are extremely elastic, allowing them to be flexible, adapt to and recover from different shapes and stores, and release more energy.

A strong distribution network is a prerequisite for the successful penetration of a product in the Indian market. A sound distribution network ensures that the demand for a certain product is met at the right time. In case of cable support system, it is a critical factor as its distribution in industry depends on building relationships with EPC contractors and consultants.

The patents of some of the major rapid acting insulin analogs are set to expire in 2014. This surge of patent expiries is set to create opportunities for biosimilar players such as Biocon and Wockhardt. In fact, global players such as Sanofi are also banking on the launch of next generation insulin to counteract the loss from patent expiration from biologic molecules. The pipeline for insulin biosimilars is dominated by Biocon and Wockhardt. Wockhardt’s Lispro is in Phase III whereas Biocon’s products are in preclinical phase. The largely untapped market of insulin biosimilars provides opportunistic areas for manufacturers who have potential and resources to cater to the rising demand.

Distance education is witnessing a growth in enrollment of students along with increasing acceptance among corporate who are hiring students with degrees from distance education institutions. The increasing number of working professionals and affordability is leading to the growth of distance learning enrollments in India. According to a new report by RNCOS, “Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018”, with the growing popularity of distance education, people have started taking admissions in various popular courses like management, in order to upgrade their professional skill set.

The dietary supplements in the nutraceutical market have evolved as one of the largest segments, and registered substantial demand from the consumers end over the last decade. Most of the adults in the US take one or more dietary supplements either every day or occasionally. The whole dietary supplements segment includes: vitamins; minerals; herbals and botanicals; amino acids; enzymes; and many other products. Dietary supplements come in various forms such as traditional tablets, capsules, powders, as well as drinks and energy bars. Popular supplements include vitamins D and E; minerals like calcium and iron; herbs such as echinacea and garlic; and specialty products like glucosamine, probiotics, prebiotics, and fish oils. In terms of segmental division, the highest share is estimated to be accounted by specialty nutrition products as of 2013, while herbs and botanicals claimed the second major share of over 25%.

Health conscious individuals are increasingly looking for predictive diagnostic tests for cancer. In response to the burgeoning demand, players in the industry are readily launching predictive tests. For instance, in a recent development Enzo Biochem’s Clinical Labs launched a new diagnostic test, EarlyCDT-Lung Test. Besides Enzo, other players such as CML Healthcare are also coming with new products.

The sky rocketing prices of petrol and diesel have resulted in a shift towards alternative fuels, thus inclining car buyers towards CNG cars in order to curtail the running cost. RNCOS latest research titled “India CNG Passenger Car Market Outlook 2018” predicts the aftermarket CNG kits sales for passenger cars to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% during the 5 year period FY 2013 to FY 2018.

With incessant development on the technological front, the mechanism behind alternating pressure mattresses also evolved. At present various options are available. For instance, in terms of design there are piped, bubbled and plain mattresses while in terms of concept, there are powered and non-powered mattresses. These varieties have their own associated pros and cons.