Seeing Through The Future: Exploring The Latest In Glass And Glazing For Façade And Fenestration Design
The glass and glazing industry in India has been experiencing steady growth in recent years due to increasing demand from various sectors such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods. The Indian glass industry is the third largest in the world after China and the United States.
The demand for glass in India is driven by the growth of the construction industry, which accounts for the largest share of glass consumption in the country. With the increasing urbanization and infrastructure development in the country, the demand for glass is expected to continue to grow.
The Indian glass industry is highly fragmented, with a large number of small and medium-sized players. However, there are a few large players who dominate the market, such as Saint-Gobain, Asahi India Glass, and Hindustan National Glass. Overall, the glass and glazing industry in India is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by increasing demand from various sectors and the government’s focus on infrastructure development.

India is a country that experiences a wide range of climatic conditions throughout the year, including high temperatures, humidity, and monsoons. This makes it important to use advanced glazing technologies for façades in order to optimize energy efficiency and reduce the impact of external weather conditions. The use of advanced glazing technologies for façades in India is essential to improve energy efficiency, reduce the impact of external weather conditions, and provide a comfortable indoor environment for occupants.
We spoke to many experts from the industry, including glass manufacturers, architects, façade consultants, civil engineers and those organisations working on testing of glass and glass façades, ensuring safety and security. This edition’s cover story is a compilation of their interviews on the latest in glass and glazing products, technologies, testing, installation, standards, safety and security aspects. Hope you will find this informative.