India’s has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into an alleged dumping of stainless steel sheets from China, Indonesia and Vietnam following a complaint by domestic producers.
The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA), on behalf of domestic manufacturers of cold-rolled flat stainless steel products, approached the directorate general of trade remedies (DGTR) alleging that imports from these three countries were being dumped below cost, causing significant losses to Indian industry. Members of the association—Jindal Stainless (JSL) and Steel Authority of India (SAIL)—submitted data in support of the petition.
Imports of the stainless steel products under investigation stood at around $710 million in 2024–25, official data shows.
The DGTR has also initiated separate investigations into imports of melamine and wallpaper from China to determine whether anti-dumping duties need to be imposed on these items.
Anti-Dumping Action
Separately, the DGTR has recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duty on soda ash originating from or imported via the US, Russia, Turkey, and Iran. The proposed duty ranges from $17 to $113 per metric tonne, depending on the manufacturer and location. Soda ash is widely used in glass manufacturing, soaps, water treatment, and the production of other chemicals.
On copolymer polyol, a chemical used in the manufacture of foams for furniture, bedding, and automotive seating, the DGTR has recommended duties ranging from $173 to $255 per metric tonne.
How Anti-Dumping Duties are Finalised in India
The DGTR accepts the complaints of dumping and investigates it. Based on the investigation it recommends the amount of anti-dumping duty that will be required to level the field with the below cost imports. The duties are notified by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the department of revenue.