India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on certain steel products imported from China for a period of five years, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly priced imports, according to an official notification.
The decision follows investigations by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that the concerned steel products from China were being exported to India at prices below their normal value, causing material injury to the domestic steel industry.
The duty will apply to specific categories of steel products used across infrastructure, construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. The government stated that the measure is intended to create a level playing field for Indian producers while ensuring the availability of quality steel for downstream industries.
Anti-dumping duties are imposed under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules to counter unfair trade practices and do not amount to a blanket import restriction. The government clarified that the duty will remain in force for five years unless reviewed or revoked earlier based on subsequent assessments.
India is one of the world’s largest steel producers, and the move is seen as part of its broader strategy to safeguard domestic manufacturing, encourage capacity utilisation, and support long-term investments in the steel sector.
Industry participants have largely welcomed the decision, noting that sustained dumping of low-priced steel imports can adversely impact profitability, employment, and future expansion plans of domestic steelmakers.