A new report has stated that stricter enforcement of anti-dumping duties could help India save nearly ₹28,540 crore annually by reducing the impact of unfairly priced imports on domestic industries.
The report highlighted that inadequate implementation and delays in enforcing anti-dumping measures continue to expose Indian manufacturers to low-cost imports, particularly from countries with surplus production capacities. Sectors such as steel, chemicals, electronics, textiles and consumer goods are among the most affected.
According to the findings, effective enforcement of anti-dumping duties would not only protect domestic producers from predatory pricing practices but also strengthen local manufacturing, improve capacity utilisation and support employment generation across key industrial sectors.
Industry experts noted that dumping of low-priced goods often creates severe pricing pressure on Indian manufacturers, making it difficult for local companies to compete despite higher compliance and production costs. Timely investigations and quicker imposition of duties were identified as critical steps to safeguard domestic industry interests.
The report also emphasised the need for stronger monitoring systems, improved customs checks and closer coordination between trade authorities and industry stakeholders to prevent circumvention of anti-dumping regulations.
Market participants believe robust trade remedy mechanisms will become increasingly important as India pushes to expand domestic manufacturing under initiatives aimed at boosting self-reliance and reducing dependence on imports.