December 2025 Issue - From the Desk
The Indian steel industry has unequivocally entered a new echelon of volume and capacity, defying the global downturn and solidifying its position as the engine of world steel growth. The data for fiscal year 2023–24 is a testament to this, showing total finished steel output surged to 139.15 million tonnes, a dramatic 15.95 million tonne increase over the 123.20 million tonnes produced in the preceding year. This exceptional year-on-year growth rate of nearly 13 percent is a powerful declaration of domestic resilience against a backdrop of global manufacturing volatility. Furthermore, provisional estimates pointing towards 147 to 150 million tonnes for FY 2024–25 suggest a normalization of growth around a healthy 6 to 7 percent, a figure that remains enviable in any major steel producing economy…. …
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From the Desk - By Nirmalya Mukherjee
April 2025 – FORGING AHEAD: INDIA’S STEEL SECTOR DEFIES GLOBAL HEADWINDS
As we close the books on FY 2024–25, India’s steel industry has once again demonstrated its strength—not just in numbers, but in narrative. At a time when traditional steel strongholds like the European Union are grappling with idle capacities, high production costs, and uncertain demand, India has carved out a compelling story of resilience and upward momentum.