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Future Market Insights (FMI), with sharp focus on emerging regions, delivers key insights on the global stevia market in its recent report titled, "Global Stevia Market – Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 – 2020". According to the report, the global stevia market is projected to grow at a single-digit CAGR during the forecast period, accounting for US $ 565.2 Mn by 2020. Shifting consumer preference for natural sweeteners is a major factor driving growth of this market. Additionally, stevia extracts are finding increasing application in soft drinks and juices, ice creams and various other products. This is attributed to its high-intensity natural sweetness properties. Due to these factors, share of the stevia market is expected to account for around 15% of the overall sweetener market by 2020.

Bleaching chemicals are oxidizing agents used for numerous applications such as stain removal, disinfecting textile material and water, deodorizing, effluent control etc. Bleaching chemicals finds application in sectors such as textile, pulp & paper processing, water & wastewater treatment, hospitals, laundries etc. Though bleaching chemical is an industrial products, they have gained importance in various end-user industries due to capability for wide-ranging applications. Bleaching as a process has been used for a long time, and the various chemicals used for bleaching currently have resulted from the continuous efforts put in by scientist in the 18th century. Bleaching chemicals are either chlorine or peroxide based, and some of the commonly used bleaching chemicals are chlorine, chlorine dioxide sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate etc.

The term 'enhanced oil recovery' (EOR) refers to the technology used to extract crude oil that cannot be extracted through conventional technologies from oil reservoirs. It is also termed as tertiary recovery process as it takes place after primary and secondary oil recoveries. Oil extracted via primary recovery accounts for 5% to 15% of the total reservoir while secondary recovery can extract about 20% to 60% of the total oil present in the reservoir. By installing enhanced oil recovery technology, 35% to 75% oil can easily be extracted from the oil reservoir.

The mining industry is expected to witness growth with a single digit CAGR over the next six years on account of the further expanding demand for metal and mineral commodities. Latin America accounted for about 8% of the global mining equipment demand in 2013 and its contribution towards global mining equipment sales was registered at 15% for the same year. The region serves as the prime destination for mining exploration and investment at a global level.

Mobile work platforms that can be used by workers and technicians etc to physically or manually reach inaccessible areas are known as aerial work platforms (AWPs). These platforms are supported by lifting mechanisms; usually cranes or vehicle-mounted equipment. AWPs are widely used in construction and mining industries, owing to the nature of work, complexity in structural design and elevation. AWPs are also utilized for maintenance and repair activities of high tension power lines, disaster management operations and in defence sectors. Incorporation of safety features, ease of handling, and manoeuvrability are some of the features driving the growth in the AWPmarket.

In-car entertainment (ICE) systems are the set of hardware devices and software (installed within the car unit). They are used for entertainment and information purpose like navigation, music and communication. These products offer the passenger with enhanced experience and greater comfort while driving the car. These products are gaining more popularity worldwide among customers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars. In-car entertainment includes various systems like audio system, internet radio, DVD player, rear seat gaming system, etc. These devices provide a better connectivity, more comfort and increased safety to driver and passengers, and these are the most important factors for customers while purchasing a new car.

Waterproofing chemicals are a specific set of products that protect the structural integrity of buildings from water penetration. Excess water penetration in buildings can shorten their life span, thus leading to electrical, metal and health hazards.

A gas leak detector is a piece of equipment or a device that senses and detects the existence of gases in a particular area. These devices are used as a part of safety systems installed in factories, homes and commercial complexes. A gas leak detector system detects the gas leaked and generates a signal to take proper action.

Security & surveillance equipment is also used for damage detection and structural health monitoring system in aerospace, automotive industry, naval, civil and other applications. Major advantages of using such equipment include theft prevention and safety assurance. It can also help analyse and provide valuable evidence during any criminal conviction and minimise expenses on manual security. Marketing challenges for surveillance equipment include constantly changing demands and requirements of customers, which involve continuous up gradation of its technology. Usage of security & surveillance equipment has certain limitations due to various jurisdiction and privacy concerns.

Airbags are driver safety devices deployed in vehicles to provide cushioning and protection to passengers in the event of crashes/accidents. The bag is made of thin nylon fabric, and is folded into the dashboard, steering wheel, seat, roof or door. The crash sensor sends a message to inflate the bag in case of collision, while the inflation system helps in immediate inflation of air bag inside the passenger cabin.