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India’s Steel Output and Demand Rise in Early 2026

India’s finished steel production increased 4.7% to 54.7 million tonnes between April and July 2026.

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Key Points

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Finished steel output reached 54.7 million tonnes, a 4.7% increase from the previous year.

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Domestic steel use climbed to 56 million tonnes, a 7.9% rise, showing strong demand.

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India remained a net importer of steel, buying more than it sold, with major imports from China, South Korea and Japan.

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Alloy steel, used for high‑strength applications, grew by 26.7%, while stainless steel production dropped slightly but its use increased.

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New mining legislation and a digitalisation webinar series aim to improve raw material security and promote low‑emission steelmaking.

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Summary

Steel consumption grew even faster, up 7.9% to 56 million tonnes, indicating strong domestic demand.

Imports of finished steel rose 36.6% to 2.77 million tonnes, with China, South Korea and Japan as main sources, while exports grew 35% to 2.29 million tonnes.

Alloy steel production surged 26.7% to 3.71 million tonnes, whereas stainless steel production fell 4.2% but its consumption rose 25%.

The government introduced a new mining law and a digital webinar series to support cleaner, more efficient steel production, and awarded green‑steel certificates to 98 producers.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
finished steel
steel that has been processed and is ready for construction or manufacturing
consumption
the amount of a product that is used or bought
import
goods brought into a country from abroad
export
goods sent from a country to other nations
alloy steel
steel that contains other metals to improve strength or other properties
stainless steel
a type of steel that resists rust and corrosion
mineral
natural material extracted from the earth, such as iron ore used to make steel
mining
the activity of digging up minerals from the ground
digitalisation
the use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to improve processes
green‑steel
steel produced with methods that reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact
certificate
an official document that confirms a product meets certain standards
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