These companies have a turnover of around Rs 70-80 billion.
Technology is the most important factor.
Sterlite excels in technology as far as production of copper is concerned, be it processing, manufacturing or transportation, he said. We are always looking out for the latest technology. According to Agarwal, apart from India, Chile, Peru and Australia have maximum potential as far as non-ferrous metals business is concerned. Last year, Sterlite acquired two copper mines in Australia and is in the process of acquiring the third one. Post-Balco acquisition, Sterlite now stands as India's third largest aluminium producer with a capacity of 150,000 tonne.