[SMM Steel] India’s FY2025-26 crude steel output rises, exports surge while imports fall

Published: Apr 9, 2026 19:13

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[SMM Steel] India crude steel output reached 168.4 million mt in FY2025-26, up 10.7% YoY. Finished steel exports increased 35.9% YoY to 6.6 million mt, while imports declined 31.7% YoY. Domestic steel consumption rose 8% YoY to 164 million mt, supported by infrastructure demand. Total domestic steel production capacity was estimated at about 220 million mt.

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