Executives from the Indian steel supply chain discuss industry developments and legislation
The global steel industry is experiencing challenging times, but India remains a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy market.
This conference will bring top executives together to discuss the optimistic outlook for the Indian steel market, at a time when government policies and the ‘Make in India’ initiative are encouraging companies, both Indian and foreign, to increase production.
A conference highlight will include talks from the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Steel about plans for the industry.
Topics include
A new era of protectionism - how is the Indian market reacting to international trade barriers?
The implementation of the steel import tariff – how successful has this been?
Mining auctions – India’s new strategy for raw materials and how this will affect its iron ore and steel industry
‘Make in India’ – what does this mean for domestic and foreign investment, and more specifically the steel sector? How will India develop further as a manufacturing hub?
India in the global market – how is India faring in comparison to the rest of the steel industry? What are the prospects for growth?
Domestic versus international markets – what export opportunities exist for Indian mills? How competitive are they?
Analysis of key end user segments: Steel tube and pipe, automotive, consumer goods - how are these industries developing? How much Indian steel is required and what specifications?
Infrastructure development: Ports, rail and roads - what does this mean for logistics and steel demand?
Raw materials focus – iron ore, scrap, DRI and coal
