India Opens Anti Dumping Probe Into Hot Rolled Steel Imports

30 Jun 2026 CW Team

The firms contended that imports at dumped prices were harming the domestic industry and would likely continue to cause harm unless measures were taken. The probe covers hot rolled flat products of steel of up to 25 mm thickness and will examine whether dumping and resultant injury have occurred, the notification said, setting the framework for collection of data from exporters, importers and buyers. The scope clarifies product types under review and is intended to focus on items widely used by construction and manufacturing sectors.

Provisional trade data reviewed by Reuters showed China exported around 232,000 tonne (t) of finished steel to India in April, more than double prior levels and the highest in at least two years, making China the top supplier for that month. Market participants have been drawn to shipments that are cheaper by between 11 and 37 dollars per tonne (t) compared with local prices, according to the data. Sudden surges in shipments have placed pressure on domestic margins and strengthened calls for protective measures from industry participants.

The inquiry is expected to assess the magnitude of injury to local producers and determine any anti dumping duties that may be recommended to the government. The investigation will inform policy steps to balance trade competitiveness and domestic industry viability while stakeholders await the DGTR findings and possible provisional measures. Domestic producers and trade groups will now prepare submissions as the DGTR proceeds to determine anti dumping margins and any provisional measures in accordance with procedure.

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into hot rolled flat products of alloy and non-alloy steel imported from China, Japan and Russia following requests from domestic producers. The notification, issued by the federal trade ministry, said JSW Steel, JSW Vijaynagar Metallics Limited and Jindal Steel Odisha had alleged injury from cheaper shipments. The action follows formal petitions and initiates an administrative examination under trade remedy laws. The firms contended that imports at dumped prices were harming the domestic industry and would likely continue to cause harm unless measures were taken. The probe covers hot rolled flat products of steel of up to 25 mm thickness and will examine whether dumping and resultant injury have occurred, the notification said, setting the framework for collection of data from exporters, importers and buyers. The scope clarifies product types under review and is intended to focus on items widely used by construction and manufacturing sectors. Provisional trade data reviewed by Reuters showed China exported around 232,000 tonne (t) of finished steel to India in April, more than double prior levels and the highest in at least two years, making China the top supplier for that month. Market participants have been drawn to shipments that are cheaper by between 11 and 37 dollars per tonne (t) compared with local prices, according to the data. Sudden surges in shipments have placed pressure on domestic margins and strengthened calls for protective measures from industry participants. The inquiry is expected to assess the magnitude of injury to local producers and determine any anti dumping duties that may be recommended to the government. The investigation will inform policy steps to balance trade competitiveness and domestic industry viability while stakeholders await the DGTR findings and possible provisional measures. Domestic producers and trade groups will now prepare submissions as the DGTR proceeds to determine anti dumping margins and any provisional measures in accordance with procedure.

Infrastructure Transport

30 Jun 2026

The Risk of Negative Bids

The phenomenon of negative bidding in India's roads sector has moved from being an occasional occurrence to an industry-wide concern. With contractors increasingly quoting significantly below project estimates to secure orders, questions are being raised over project viability, execution quality and the long-term sustainability of the contracting ecosystem.These concerns formed the core of a high-level industry roundtable organised by CW, where senior industry leaders deliberated on the reasons behind the trend, its implications and the reforms needed to restore discipline and sustainability i..

Technology

30 Jun 2026

Building Faster, Cleaner and More Profitably

The First Construction Council (FCC), in association with CW magazine and supported by Autodesk as the Presenting Partner, recently convened an exclusive CXO roundtable titled “Building Faster, Cleaner and More Profitably: The Growth Playbook for Construction Leaders.”Held as part of a multi-city dialogue series spanning Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi, the roundtable brought together senior industry leaders to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping India's construction and real-estate sectors...To read the full article Click Here ..

Real Estate

30 Jun 2026

NICMAR’s campus is a live lesson in construction methodology

At NICMAR University, architecture becomes a live lesson in construction innovation. Pankaj Nande, Principal Architect, TDC Architecture and Design, explains how Alumil’s fenestration systems helped turn a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future-facing learning environment for the next generation of builders.Please take us through your journey as an architect and some of the projects you have worked on.I am the founder of TDC- Architecture & Design, Pune. Our journey started with the thought of doing justice not only to design, but also to construction methodology, te..