Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Indian Steel Demand Driven by Infrastructure, Construction, Government
Imagine India is building a lot of roads, buildings, and other important things.
Most of the steel made in India, about 65%, goes to build these things.
The government helps by buying a lot of this steel too.
Other stuff like cars and appliances also use steel.
The good news is that India's steel makers are protected from cheap steel coming from other countries thanks to a special tax called safeguard duty.
Indian infrastructure and construction consume 65% of the nation's steel production.
Government projects account for 25-30% of the steel used by the construction sector.
Other sectors consuming steel include white goods and automobiles.
The real estate boom of the last two years has significantly boosted the steel sector.
A 12% safeguard duty protects Indian steel manufacturers from cheaper imports.
- Who
- Market experts and industry leaders
- What
- Steel demand in India is primarily driven by the infrastructure and construction sector.
- When
- The report was published on July 25.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The construction boom and government projects are fueling steel demand; a safeguard duty protects domestic manufacturers.
- Steel Consumption by Construction
- 65%
- Steel Consumption by Government Projects
- 25-30%
- Safeguard Duty
- 12%
- Primary Growth Driver
- Construction sector
- Other Sectors
- Real estate, automobiles, EVs