
India's Steel Consumption Rises 7.6% to 85 Million Tonnes in H1 FY27, Imports Jump 23.8%

India's Steel Consumption Rises 7.6% to 85 Million Tonnes in H1 FY27, Imports Jump 23.8%

India’s proposed National Steel Policy 2047 targets 604 million tonnes of crude steel capacity while promoting recycling, value-added production and lower carbon emissions

India’s draft National Steel Policy Vision 2047 proposes AI-supported monitoring and advanced analytics to detect abnormal steel imports and strengthen domestic industry.

Shyam Metalics has secured strategic mining rights for the Phutamura coal block in Chhattisgarh, which holds estimated reserves of around 170 million tonnes.

India Secures 6.95 Lakh Tonne Annual Steel Quota Under EU Trade Pact

Steel Exchange India signs an agreement with NMDC for long-term iron ore supply from Visakhapatnam.

Workers inspect steel production at a large Indian steel manufacturing facility amid rising prices and demand.

india's finished steel consumption rose 7.9% during April-July 2026, outpacing domestic production growth as imports surged 36.6% to 2.77 million tonnes.

Indian manufacturing facility showcasing green steel production, battery manufacturing, renewable energy infrastructure and advanced industrial technology, representing India's clean energy and supply chain transformation.

Weak construction demand, high inventories and the monsoon slowdown push TMT rebar prices to their lowest level in six months, with recovery expected after the rainy season. Key Highlights Steel Prices Fall to Multi-Month Low Prices of TMT rebars, one of the most widely used construction steel products, have dropped...
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