India's steel sector aims to reach 300 MTs capacity by 2030
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New Delhi: India’s steel sector is targeting a capacity of 300 million tonnes by 2030 and 400 million tonnes by 2035, to position the country as a global leader in steel production, the government said on Tuesday.
Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary, Ministry of Steel highlighted the sector’s ambitious expansion plans as the government convened a high level interactive session with senior diplomats across the globe to advance strategic collaboration, an official statement said.
The ministry provided a preview of ‘Bharat Steel 2026,’ an international conference-cum-exhibition scheduled for April 16–17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Senior diplomats across the globe were also asked suggestions to outline the roadmap for Bharat Steel 2026, it said.
Poundrik emphasised the sector’s rapid modernization and invited collaboration from global partners as the domestic steel industry transitions toward low-carbon production pathways and advanced process technologies.
