India’s steel industry is continuing to move towards greater self reliance, with the sector recording growth in production during the financial year 2025 to 2026.

Steel production increased by 7.3 percent during the April to September period compared with the same period of the previous year. The rise reflects continued activity across the domestic steel sector and growing production capacity.

The government is focusing on strengthening India’s steel industry and reducing dependence on external sources. Greater domestic production is expected to support manufacturing, infrastructure development and other industries that depend heavily on steel.

The steel sector remains an important part of India’s industrial economy because it supports construction, transportation, engineering and several other major areas.

The latest figures indicate continued expansion in domestic steel production and underline the importance of strengthening India’s industrial capacity.