The government's thrust on infrastructure, which is one of the key end-user industries for the steel business, is an encouraging trend for steel demand. Within infrastructure, significantly higher capital expenditure earmarked for affordable housing, power transmission and railways is likely to augment steel demand.
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Essar Steel IndiaĆās flat steel production up 47percent in FY2016-17
Essar Steel India Limited (EStIL) has substantially improved its performance for the year ended March 31, 2017. The total flat steel production registered a growth of 47 per cent at 5.6 million tonnes (MT), compared to 3.8 MT in the corresponding period last year. Pellet production also grew by 60 per cent to 9.3 MT compared to 5.8 MT in the same period last year.
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Cheaper import is a matter of concern for Indian manufacturers
For long term sustenance, it is essential that appropriate policy measures be in place for value adders like steel plants for requisite and stable raw material linkage, observes Dilip Oommen, CEO & MD, Essar Steel India,