Tag: Crude steel output rises y-o-y in H1FY’26 but iron ore supply tightens

India’s crude steel production witnessed a strong growth of 12.4% y-o-y in the first six months of FY’26, reaching 82.3 million tonnes (mnt) compared to 73.2 mnt in the same period last year. This surge underscores the continued momentum in domestic steelmaking, supported by robust infrastructure demand and strong manufacturing activity.