Steel inputs squeeze: Curbs on low-ash coke raise costs for makers; GTRI highlights input-side challenges

India's steel sector faces rising costs due to policy mismatches, with tightened controls on low-ash metallurgical coke imports. This restricts access to a critical input, impacting productivity and competitiveness. Experts urge policy recalibration to ensure predictable supply and lower steel costs, supporting overall economic growth.

Steel inputs squeeze: Curbs on low-ash coke raise costs for makers; GTRI highlights input-side challenges
India's steel sector faces rising costs due to policy mismatches, with tightened controls on low-ash metallurgical coke imports. This restricts access to a critical input, impacting productivity and competitiveness. Experts urge policy recalibration to ensure predictable supply and lower steel costs, supporting overall economic growth.