New Delhi, July 3 -- The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Thursday hosted the 14th India Minerals and Metals Forum in New Delhi. The event focused on the vital role of green steelmaking and the circular economy in steering India's steel industry towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

The forum convened policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on green steel's potential in decarbonising India's steel sector, currently the second largest in the world and a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions.

The discussions also emphasised integrating low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen-based production, into the steel manufacturing process. Speakers also highlighted barriers to circular economy adoption, such a...