New Delhi, April 3 -- The government on Wednesday issued a revised version of its Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products Policy 2025, implementing stronger measures to prioritise locally produced iron and steel in government contracts.

The policy revision aims to protect domestic market stability and provide increased support to primary steel mills across the country.

Under the updated guidelines, all ministries and public sector undertakings are required to give preference to flat-rolled steel, bars, rods, and railway materials that meet the 'Melt & Pour' condition within India.

This requirement ensures that the core production processes take place domestically.

To further shield local manufacturers from international compet...