The market for low power AC drives in India exceeded $150 million in 2006. According to a ARC Advisory Group study, the market for low power ac drive in India will grow at a compount annual growth of 15.4% from 2007 to 2011 because of the country's growing manufacturing sector. You can refer to the study here: the article in our Automation and Control Forum. And experts believe that suppliers of low power ac drives are benefiting from the increasing level of automation in manufacturing, leading to a greater use of low-power AC drives in industries such as automotive, mining & metals, printing and publishing, and textiles, for applications such as conveying and material handling, fans, pumps, and compressors.
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