Coronavirus impact on us relatively limited: Sameer Nagpal CEO Dalmia-OCL

In refractories, the raw material supply chain is very much dependent on China. There have been some minor disruptions but not any major impact on the supply chain side

As India Inc battles the impact of COVID-19, Dalmia-OCL is relatively protected owing to the industrialised nature of its products. However, the company faces challenges in exports to Europe, stemming from supply chain disruptions. Sameer Nagpal, chief executive officer of Dalmia-OCL, tells Jayajit Dash about the  demand scenario in the wake of the outbreak, outlook on cement and steel industries, its major customers and their plans for acquisitions, plant ramp-ups and capex infusion. Edited excerpts:

How has the coronavirus scare impacted your business?

In refractories, the raw material supply chain is very much dependent on China. There have been some minor disruptions