The Indian government has officially initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning the import of Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, as per a recent notification from the central government.

• The application for the investigation was filed by POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt. Ltd. and CSCI Steel Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of the domestic steel industry.
• The Directorate General of Foreign Trade indicated that the applicants alleged the imported steel is being sold at dumped prices, which they claim are causing significant harm to the domestic industry.
• Parties involved in the application are required to submit their comments within 15 days following the initiation of the investigation.
• The outcome of this probe may have significant implications for the domestic steel industry and its ability to compete against imported products.