New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- The Indian Steel Association (ISA) has begun discussions with the government to make iron ore more affordable in order to bring down the cost of steel production, Secretary General and Executive Head of ISA Alok Sahay told ANI on the sidelines of ISA Steel Conclave at New Delhi.

"We want to make steel more affordable. Therefore, we are looking at how to reduce the input cost for making steel. We are in discussion with the government on how iron ore can be more affordable so that steel prices go down," Sahay said.

He added that the industry is also focusing on other external cost factors that make Indian steel less competitive compared to global standards. "Outside the plant, there are certain costs which are incurr...