A task force of the union government has reportedly cleared Rs 100.53 billion (bn) worth investment projects ,involving eight proposals. These projects include one steel plant and numerous pelletisation projects. Of these, Kalinga Steel Tech Pvt Ltd plans to set up a new integrated steel plant with a capacity of a 1.2 million tonne per annum in the Sundargarh district
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Raw material security a challenge
While IndiaÂ’s infrastructure investment is likely to provide a boost to steel demand over the long term, there could be challenges to the raw material availability. Iron ore related uncertainties could be sorted out in the medium to long term,
Steel sector may grow at least 7-8% in 2013-14
Institute for Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG) is a non-profit making member based organization established by the central government in line with Steel Construction Institute (SCI), UK.
ASSOCHAM warns against cut in export duty on ore
ASSOCHAM warned the government against reducing the export duty on iron ore as the industry body feels that such an action would encourage export and deprive the domestic steel firms of the crucial raw material. The warning from the industry body comes amidst demand from a section of the mining industry to review its e

