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In this industry, the suppliers exert a very high power. This is so because the raw materials form
a very large part of the process in the manufacturing of cement. Shortage in supply of raw
materials can cripple the whole plant and can lead to huge losses.
5. Threat of new entrants - LOW
Cement industry is a highly capital intensive industry with long gestation period. Also, the
market is experiencing the problem of over-capacity in recent times. The existing players are
also expanding their production capacity to meet future demand. All these factors act as a
deterrent to new entrants even though labour and manpower is freely available.