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India Drives Global Steel Demand

13.5% jump in steel consumption

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India remains the only major economy witnessing robust double-digit growth in steel consumption, registering a 13.5% increase in the first half of FY 2024-25, according to the Ministry of Steel. This strong demand aligns with India’s infrastructural ambitions but raises challenges regarding domestic production and imports.

Key Insights on Steel Demand and Production
Projected Demand by 2030:

India will require 300 million tonnes of steel production capacity to meet an estimated 265 million tonnes of demand.
Current capacity stands at 180 million tonnes, necessitating an additional 120 million tonnes of capacity.
Investment needed: $120 billion (?10 lakh crore).
National Steel Policy Goal:

Achieve 300 million tonnes capacity by 2030 to avoid dependency on imports.
Challenges: Imports and Price Depression
Surging Imports:

41.3% increase in steel imports in H1 2024-25 (4.73 million tonnes vs. 3.32 million tonnes in H1 2023-24).
Cheaper imported steel threatens domestic price stability, impacting both large and small producers.
Domestic Production:

Of the 144.3 million tonnes of steel produced in FY 2023-24:
59.16% by integrated producers.
40.84% by over 1,002 small producers across clusters, highlighting their vulnerability to low-price imports.
Quality Assurance and Policy Measures
To ensure high standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Steel, has:

Notified 51 BIS Standards covering 1,376 grades of steel.
Introduced Quality Control Orders to ensure that domestically produced or imported steel adheres to these standards, preventing low-quality imports.
Outlook and Strategic Importance
India’s steel demand growth underscores its rapid development trajectory, driven by urbanization and infrastructure projects. However, for sustained growth:

Domestic capacity expansion must be prioritized.
Protective policies against price dumping are essential to safeguard small and large producers.
Continued quality assurance ensures global competitiveness.
India’s trajectory positions it as a critical player in global steel markets, balancing production, consumption, and import regulation.

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.

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