New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- The Commerce Ministry has launched formal investigations into the alleged dumping of two products from China, marking another chapter in the country's ongoing efforts to protect domestic industries.

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is examining potential dumping practices related to nylon filament yarn from China and Vietnam, as well as trimethyl dihydroquinoline (TDQ), a chemical used in the rubber industry.

The investigations were initiated following formal complaints from domestic manufacturers. A consortium of companies including Century Enka, Gujarat Polyfilms, and Oriilon India filed the petition regarding nylon filament yarn, while NOCIL Ltd submitted the application concerning TDQ imports. ...