Latest News | Keeping Close Watch on Steel Imports: SAIL Chairman

New Delhi, May 17 (PTI) SAIL, the country's largest steel player, is keeping a close watch on the imports of the commodity, the company's Chairman Amarendu Prakash said on Friday.

The official made the remarks while replying to a question on the impact of the US imposing heavy tariffs on various Chinese items such as electric vehicles, batteries, steel, solar cells, and aluminium.

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"We are keenly watching the imports," Praksh told PTI on the sidelines of a national workshop 'Forging Sustainability in Steel Sector' organised by the Ministry of Steel in the national capital.

Recently, Tata Steel CEO T V Narendran had also said there is a need to be watchful about the imports of steel.

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As per official figures, India reported a 38 per cent surge in steel imports to 8.319 million tonnes, becoming a net importer of the commodity during the 2023-24 financial year.

Steelmakers have been raising concerns on increasing imports from certain countries, mainly China and seeking the government's intervention on the issue.

Domestic players have also been demanding a curb on imports and review of free trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries.

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