September 2026 Issue - From the Desk
India’s steel industry enters September 2026 with an interesting combination of strength and pressure. Domestic demand continues to expand, production remains on a growth trajectory, and Indian steelmakers are gaining access to important international markets. At the same time, rising imports and increasingly demanding global trade rules are making the competitive environment more complex.
The latest figures from India’s Ministry of Steel underline the strength of the domestic market. During April-August 2026, finished steel consumption increased by around 7% year-on-year, while crude steel production grew more modestly. In August alone, consumption reached… …
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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.