India's crude steel output rises 2.6% to 56.3 MT in April–July 2026
India produced 56.3 million tonnes of crude steel in April–July 2026, up 2.6% year-on-year, while finished steel consumption rose 7.8%, the Steel Ministry said on 6 August 2026.
Summary
India's crude steel production rose 2.6% to 56.3 million tonnes (MT) in April–July 2026 from 54.9 MT a year earlier, according to Steel Ministry data released on 6 August 2026. Finished steel production grew 4% to 54.3 MT, while finished steel consumption rose 7.8% to 55.9 MT. Finished steel imports rose 36.6% to about 2.77 MT and exports 35% to about 2.29 MT over the same period.
Key facts
- Crude steel (Apr–Jul 2026)
- 56.3 MT, +2.6%
- Finished steel production
- 54.3 MT, +4%
- Finished steel consumption
- 55.9 MT, +7.8%
- Imports / exports
- +36.6% / +35% (volume)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What was India's crude steel production in April–July 2026, as per Steel Ministry data released in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 56.3 million tonnes
Crude steel output was 56.3 MT in April–July 2026, up 2.6% from 54.9 MT a year earlier.