India Steel Sector Report Q1 FY2026

The Indian steel industry is a core pillar of the economy, closely linked to infrastructure, construction, automotive and capital goods growth. India remains the world's second-largest producer of crude steel, with production exceeding 150mn tonnes in FY2025, supported by an installed capacity of around 200mn tonnes, as per the Ministry of Steel. The country also continues to be the largest producer of sponge iron globally, strengthening raw material security. Policy support under the National Steel Policy and sustained public infrastructure investment have reinforced domestic demand and capacity expansion. The cumulative FDI inflows into metallurgical industries have crossed USD 18bn, reflecting sustained investor confidence. The sector is now moving towards higher value addition, technological modernisation and improved global competitiveness.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Steel production" sector for India. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Steel production" sector in India
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in India
• Ascertain India’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in India.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors