Why is aluminium increasingly being used as a substitute for copper in India?

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22 Dec 2018
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Aluminium is replacing copper in India primarily because it is widely available, less expensive, and has a lower weight. Although copper has superior electrical conductivity, the cost and availability factors make aluminium a preferred choice for many applications.

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