Indian govt imposes no objection certificate norm for imports of non-standard steel grades

The Indian government has implemented a strict approval process to regulate steel imports, requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for importing non-standard steel grades. This move aims to address the challenge of low-quality steel imports, which has been a persistent issue despite the government's efforts to ensure quality control.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified 151 standards covering 1,376 steel grades, ensuring that both domestic and imported steel adhere to these norms. Additionally, the Ministry of Steel has imposed Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to further strengthen quality control. The Ministry of Steel's efforts to regulate steel imports,