A delegation of Himachal Pradesh apple producers met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, demanding 100% import duty on apples, land for landless farmers, and review of four-lane projects.
India negotiates easier EU steel scrap imports in trade talks to mitigate the EU's new carbon tax, aiming to boost green steel production and reduce emissions.
Bokaro Steel Plant revives its brownfield expansion project with two enabling packages, aiming to boost hot metal capacity from 5.25 to 7.55 MTPA and drive economic growth in the region.
Domestic steelmakers implement second price hike this month. Strong construction demand, low inventories and new safeguard duties create favorable conditions for increases.
Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer calls for rationalising customs duty on imported luxury cars to boost market growth and align with global standards.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council urges tax reforms, including a Belgian-style carat tax and reduced import duties, to make India a global diamond trading hub like Antwerp and Dubai.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urges the central government to impose a 100% import duty on apples and enforce a seasonal ban from July to November to protect local growers.
India became a net exporter of finished steel in April-December 2025 as government curbs sharply reduced imports while exports rose amid weak domestic prices and surplus supply.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pledges to meet Union ministers to address apple growers' concerns over reduced import duty on New Zealand apples.
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
India's iron ore imports surged to a seven-year peak of 12.2 million tonnes in 2025. A global glut, weak prices, and domestic supply issues drive steelmakers to buy overseas. Explore the implications for raw material security.
Tata Steel announces its second-largest manufacturing facility in Ludhiana, Punjab, with operations starting in 2026. A major boost for local industry and jobs.
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Assocham urges govt for hydrogen DRI incentives & green finance in pre-Budget recommendations to decarbonise India's steel sector. Read key proposals.
Bangladesh's textile industry lobbies for a 20% safeguard tariff on Indian yarn imports, threatening exports from Vidarbha's 45 units. This move, amid India's own cotton duty re-imposition, spells a double whammy for the sector.
Jindal Steel International is in advanced talks to acquire Germany's Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in a multi-step deal. This strategic move marks a major European expansion for the Naveen Jindal Group company. Read the full details here.
As India-EU FTA talks intensify, local automakers urge strict rules to prevent Chinese EVs from entering India via Europe at lower duties. Learn about the industry's demands for price thresholds and local value addition.
Tata Steel books first bulk shipment from Canada to hedge against captive mine expiries in 2030. A strategic move to secure raw material supply and explore future options. Read more.
Domestic steelmakers hike prices of HRC, CRC, and rebar by 2-6% in early January after a 12% safeguard duty on imports. Analysts see sustainable gains but caution on future capacity growth. Read more.
India's competition watchdog finds 31 steel firms, including giants Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL, colluded on prices. 56 executives face liability. Read the full details and potential penalties.
The Competition Commission of India has found major steel producers, including Tata Steel and SAIL, guilty of antitrust violations. Discover the details and implications for the industry.
Australia's BlueScope Steel is considering a massive $13.2 billion takeover offer from US-based Steel Dynamics and Australian conglomerate SGH. The bid aims to split the steelmaker's global operations. Read the full details.
JSW Steel shares surged 4.9% after new import duties. We analyze its strong market position, expansion plans, high debt, and recent performance to help you decide.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Australian steel giant BlueScope receives a massive A$13.14bn takeover bid. The deal could reshape global steel supply chains. Read the full details and analysis here.
US steel giant Steel Dynamics and Australia's SGH Limited launch a massive A$13.14 billion takeover bid for BlueScope Steel. The deal targets its lucrative North American assets. Read the full analysis.
Indian steel stocks rise after govt extends import duty for 3 years, offering relief amid rising costs and supply. JSW Steel, Jindal Steel gain 6%. Read more on Q3 outlook.
A group of 2022-batch IAS officer trainees visited SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant to understand steel production and public sector governance. Read about their key learnings.
India's Ministry of Steel invites media partners for the 3rd Bharat Steel Expo 2026 in New Delhi. Learn about this major event shaping the future of the steel industry. Apply by May 31, 2025!