Nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize the industry and life style of the people during the current decade, just as computers did in the earlier decades.
Nanotechnology refers to the production and application of devices and systems at the nanometer (nm) scale.
Global demand for nano scale materials, tools, and devices is expected to increase from an estimated USD 7.5 billion in 2003 to USD28.7 billion in 2008—an average annual growth of 30.6%.
Indian nanotechnology is estimated to be USD 100 million and is estimated to grow at over 35 % per year.
The Government of India is planning for large investments in R&D through several initiatives and the private companies will exploit the technology for commercial benefits.This report on Indian Nanotechnology provides an insight into the industry, global trends and the Indian scenario.
The Indian industry is analysed taking into account the developments on government front and in private corporate.
The government support initiatives are classified under; technology initiatives and nanotech research, where as corporate involvement is discussed around the associations and consortia formed.
The technology is categorized as; Nanomaterials, Nanotools and Nanodevices.
The applications covered include materials and manufacturing; IT-based manufacturing; electronics; high-speed process technologies; medicine & health; biotechnology & agriculture; environment & energy; and aeronautics & space.
The major players in the industry are profiled .The infrastructure facilities for research & development and educational purposes are listed.
The growth drivers, issues & challenges and critical success factors are also analysed for the industry to facilitate investments.
The regulatory environment pertaining to its application in various industries is discussed.
The major past and upcoming events are also covered.
The report will be useful to the industry including companies planning to venture into nanotech and nanotech related research & development, Government departments, educational institutes, research bodies, industry experts, associations & consortia of the industry and consulting organizations .Benefits range from education and awareness to formulation of business, competitive and alliance strategies.
The report has been prepared from numerous sources which include: Publication of IPO documents, industry interactions, press releases by different players, websites, and proprietary and subscribed databases.
Due diligence and adequate care has been taken in the report to check and validate the figures used.
Total number of pages: 89, Number of tables: 11, Number of figures: 7