Crude steel production rises to 85.1 million tonnes in the first half of FY 2026-27
24 October 2026
The Ministry of Steel released half-year data for the steel sector on 23 October 2026.
Crude steel production in April-September 2026 was 85.1 Mt against 82.7 Mt in the same period of the previous year, a rise of 2.9 per cent.
Finished steel production rose to 82.0 Mt from 78.8 Mt, a growth of 4.1 per cent.
Hot metal production was 48.4 Mt against 47.2 Mt.
India's annual crude steel capacity stood at 223.0 Mt, with the top seven producers accounting for 117.4 Mt of it.
Crude steel, Apr-Sep 2026:
85.1 Mt
Finished steel, Apr-Sep 2026:
82.0 Mt
Annual crude steel capacity:
223.0 Mt
Why it matters for exams: Half-year steel output and capacity figures are directly asked in economy and current affairs papers.
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