The Indian primary steel industry has witnessed a sharp rebound from the second half of fiscal 2021 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. While the pandemic-related risks persist, sector analysts MANISH GUPTA & NAVEEN VAIDYANATHAN of CRISIL Ratings believe growth momentum for the steel industry could sustain in FY2022. This would help steel makers fortify balance sheets even as they continue to invest for future growth.
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Category: Materials
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Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) and trade unions sign a new wage pact
The Cement ManufacturersÂ’ Association (CMA) and Federation of major central trade unions (INTUC, AITUC, BMS, HMS, and CITU and LPF
IBC, infra push put steel sector in an M&A sweat spot
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JSW Energy acquire JSPL power plant
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Steel shining!
India is the third largest steel producer in the world after China and Japan and has an installed capacity of about 131 million tonne (mt) at present. It produced 101 mt of steel in FY2017 and consumed 84 mt during the same period.