New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India's steel and construction materials sector is entering a decisive phase, marked not just by rapid capacity expansion but by a growing emphasis on how efficiently that scale reaches markets.

With domestic demand remaining firm, production is rising steadily. Industry data compiled by BigMint shows India's steel output crossed 160 million tonnes in calendar year 2025, while installed capacity is projected to approach 300 million tonnes by the end of this decade. Cement capacity expansion is following a similar trajectory, supported by sustained infrastructure spending and housing demand.

As volumes increase, industry attention is shifting from sheer production growth to the strength of distribution networks conn...