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(This case study is based on reports in the print and
electronic media, and is meant for academic purpose
only. The author has no intention to sully the image of
the corporate or the executives discussed.)
COMPANY PROFILE
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. (SiIL) is a leading
producerofcopperinIndia.Itwasfoundedin1986,
bringing together several metal related activities man-
agedbytheAnilAgarwalfamily.SiILpioneeredthe
manufacturing of continuous cast copper rods in the
country, and established India’s largest copper smelt-
ingandreningplantforproductionofworldclass
re