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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India fastest-growing major steel market; demand to grow 7.9% in 2026: World Steel Association

New Delhi: India remains the world's fastest-growing major steel market, with demand projected to expand by 7.9 per cent to 172.4 million tonnes in 2026, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) said on Monday.

The country's demand is expected to rise by 8 per cent in 2027 to 186.2 million tonnes (MT), the industry body said in its 'Short Range Outlook October 2026'.

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