India, Sept. 6 -- HT Syndication

New Delhi [India], September 6: The AIIFA Sustainable Steel Manufacturers Association, representing over 1,800 members nationwide, has called for comprehensive reforms in standards, sustainability practices, and taxation to strengthen the resilience and global competitiveness of India's steel sector. Contributing nearly 47% of the nation's steel output, the secondary steel sector plays a pivotal role in driving decentralized industrial growth, employment in semi-urban and rural areas, and supporting India's target of 300 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2030.

Despite its importance, the sector continues to grapple with challenges including raw material price volatility, rising energy costs, logistical...