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India: Stainless flat steel imports fall 10% in Jan-Apr’26 on higher domestic output, semis imports

Jul 3, 2026

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Kanishka Chhabria

in Stainless Steel

Imports decline 10% y-o-y to 330,081 t during Jan-Apr’26 BIS compliance changes, weaker rupee reshape import sourcing India’s stainless flat steel imports declined 10% y-o-y to 330,081 tonnes (t) during January-April 2026, reflecting a combination of higher domestic production, increased imports of semi-finished stainless steel slabs, evolving Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance requirements, and…