- Western graphite electrode (GE) capacity curtailments driving supply rationalization
- Raw-material access and scale leading to polarisation towards 10-12 global players
- Supply continuity for global steel manufacturers favours stable and long-term GE players
- Steel capacity utilisation upswing will create pricing power in GE industry
- Graphite India and HEG have attained global scale and competitiveness to leverage the upswing - initiate coverage with BUY
- Protectionism through anti-dumping duty, the biggest risk.