MSMEs Oppose Proposed Steel Import Duty Hike Amid Price Volatility
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MSMEs Oppose Proposed Steel Import Duty Hike Amid Price Volatility

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore are raising concerns over the Union steel ministry’s proposal to increase the import duty on steel products, fearing it could harm their businesses. The Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations (FOCIA) has sent an urgent letter to the Union steel and heavy industries minister, urging a reconsideration of the move.

FOCIA highlighted that MSMEs, which purchase steel for manufacturing components supplied to large industries, have struggled with volatile steel prices since the pandemic. After recent price reductions, these smaller industries are finally recovering, securing export orders. However, the proposed import duty hike threatens to disrupt this fragile stability, making it difficult for MSMEs to fulfill existing orders, particularly those from public sector units (PSUs) like the railways.

FOCIA also called for a 'maximum selling price' policy for metals like steel, aluminum, and copper to protect MSMEs from future price volatility. Additionally, they renewed their demand for a price monitoring committee that includes MSME representation to ensure fair pricing.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore are raising concerns over the Union steel ministry’s proposal to increase the import duty on steel products, fearing it could harm their businesses. The Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations (FOCIA) has sent an urgent letter to the Union steel and heavy industries minister, urging a reconsideration of the move. FOCIA highlighted that MSMEs, which purchase steel for manufacturing components supplied to large industries, have struggled with volatile steel prices since the pandemic. After recent price reductions, these smaller industries are finally recovering, securing export orders. However, the proposed import duty hike threatens to disrupt this fragile stability, making it difficult for MSMEs to fulfill existing orders, particularly those from public sector units (PSUs) like the railways. FOCIA also called for a 'maximum selling price' policy for metals like steel, aluminum, and copper to protect MSMEs from future price volatility. Additionally, they renewed their demand for a price monitoring committee that includes MSME representation to ensure fair pricing.

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