India crude steel output rises 11.2% to 14 million tonnes in February 2026: ISA

India’s steel sector continued its strong growth trajectory in February 2026, with crude steel production rising 11.2 percent year on year to reach 14 million tonnes, according to the latest monthly update released by the Indian Steel Association (ISA). The robust performance reflects sustained demand from infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and core industries across the country.

The ISA data shows that finished steel production stood at 13.4 million tonnes during the month, registering an 8.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. More importantly, finished steel consumption rose 9.6 percent year on year to 13.6 million tonnes, underlining healthy domestic demand and ongoing momentum in project execution across sectors.

On a fiscal year to date basis, crude steel production for April 2025 to February 2026 stood at 153.9 million tonnes, marking a 10.8 percent increase from 138.9 million tonnes recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Finished steel production during the same period rose 10.6 percent to 147 million tonnes, while consumption increased 7.3 percent to 148 million tonnes.

The growth in steel output and consumption comes at a time when India is witnessing accelerated activity in roads, railways, housing, industrial corridors, and urban infrastructure projects. The construction and engineering sectors continue to remain key demand drivers, with steel playing a central role in supporting the country’s infrastructure-led economic expansion.

Industry observers believe the consistent rise in production volumes reflects improved capacity utilisation at steel plants and stable demand visibility in both public and private sector projects. With major investments planned across infrastructure and real estate, the steel sector is expected to maintain positive momentum in the coming quarters.

The latest figures further reinforce India’s position as one of the fastest growing steel markets globally, driven by strong domestic consumption and a resilient industrial ecosystem.