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Steel

India's Economic Backbone

Wilder Clemency

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Wilder Clemency
07 November 2023
Steel holds paramount significance in the contemporary development of any economy, serving as the bedrock of human civilization. The per capita steel consumption within a nation assumes a pivotal role in shaping its socio-economic progress and the standard of living of its populace. The Indian steel industry assumes a pivotal role in driving the economic growth of the nation. It exerts substantial influence across traditional sectors, including transportation, construction, automobile manufacturing, and industrial applications.

India, once ranked eighth in global crude steel production in 2003, has ascended to become the world's third-largest producer and is poised to secure the second position by the end of 2016. This remarkable growth in the Indian steel sector can be attributed to the abundant domestic availability of raw materials such as iron ore and a cost-effective labor force. Consequently, the steel sector has emerged as a significant contributor to India's manufacturing output. The Indian steel industry boasts state-of-the-art steel mills and consistently pursues the modernization and enhancement of older plants, striving for higher energy efficiency levels.

In August 2016, India's crude steel production surged by 9.4 percent year-on-year, reaching 8.1 million tonnes (MT). Over the period from April to August 2016, the country witnessed a 7 percent year-on-year growth in crude steel production, totaling 39.98 MT. During this period, steel imports recorded a substantial decline of 34.5 percent year-on-year, falling to 3.01 MT, while steel exports experienced a robust increase of 23.6 percent year-on-year, reaching 2.38 MT. The steel consumption in the nation is projected to grow by 5.3 percent year-on-year, reaching 85.8 MT during the financial year 2016-17, driven primarily by expansion in the construction and capital goods sectors.

The steel industry, along with its associated mining and metallurgy sectors, has witnessed a slew of substantial investments and advancements in recent times. According to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the Indian metallurgical industries have attracted Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) amounting to US$ 8.89 billion during the period spanning from April 2000 to March 2016.

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Imprint:   Wilder Clemency
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   363g
ISBN:   9786313677061
ISBN 10:   6313677064
Pages:   268
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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