Indian Steel Association
India crude steel output rises 11.2% to 14 million tonnes in February 2026: ISA
India’s crude steel production rose 11.2% year on year to 14 million tonnes in February 2026, while finished steel consumption increased 9.6%, signalling...
West Asia tensions push up costs for India’s steel industry, says Tata Steel MD T V Narendran
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are increasing freight, insurance, and fuel costs for India’s steel sector, putting pressure on margins and downstream...
Gas Shortage Disrupts JSW Steel Operations, Raises Industry Concerns
Gas shortages triggered by Middle East disruptions are impacting JSW Steel operations, with shutdown risks emerging and broader concerns rising across India’s steel...
India–Europe Free Trade Agreement Signals New Phase for Steel and Low-Carbon Growth
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to strengthen steel trade, expand economic engagement and accelerate cooperation in low-carbon steel, offering fresh momentum...
India’s Coking Coal Imports to Reach 135 Million Tonnes by 2030 as Steel Demand Surges
India’s coking coal imports may rise to 135 million tonnes by 2030 as steel capacity targets 300 MT, despite Atmanirbhar Coal Mission initiatives.
Government Engagement to Make Iron Ore Affordable Aims to Lower Steel Prices: ISA
The Indian Steel Association (ISA) is working with the government to make iron ore more affordable, aiming to reduce steel production costs and...
Steel Demand to Accelerate in H2FY25 as Construction and GST Cuts Drive Growth: Naveen Jindal
India’s steel demand is set to grow at double-digit rates in H2FY25, driven by post-monsoon construction, GST cuts on cement, and lower taxes...
Commerce Ministry Recommends Three-Year Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Amid Rising Inflows
To safeguard local manufacturers from a “serious surge” of imports, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies of the Ministry of Commerce has made...
India Slaps 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Amid Surge, Industry Concerns
In a move aimed at curbing a surge in steel imports that threaten domestic producers, the Indian government has imposed a 12% safeguard...
MSME Steel Players Raise Concerns Over Proposed 12% Safeguard Duty
A grouping of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the steel industry is readying a move to push the government to withdraw the...
