Scrappage Policy Enhances Domestic Scrap Availability for Aluminum Alloy Makers in India [SMM Aluminum Flash News]

Published: Aug 7, 2026 17:42

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Indian secondary aluminium alloy manufacturers report a slight improvement in domestic Al scrap availability following the vehicle scrappage policy. The policy phases out old, polluting vehicles through mandatory fitness testing after 15 years for commercial vehicles and 20 years for personal vehicles.

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