Quick Answer India needs approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of CRGO steel annually. Domestic production meets roughly 10–12%. The gap is bridged by imports — imports that are constrained by a certification system that has repeatedly created supply crises. As of May 2026, the domestic production gap will not close meaningfully until FY2028 at the earliest. Every transformer built in India until then depends on a supply chain that is structurally fragile. Table of Contents 1.

Introduction to CRGO Steel Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) electrical steel is crucial for India's power transformer industry. The efficiency and performance of transformers rely heavily on how the CRGO core is cut and assembled. Choosing the right cutting technique—Mitered, Step-Lap, or Butt-Lap—can significantly reduce core loss and enhance transformer reliability. At S M Steels, we provide precision-cut CRGO laminations tailored for each cutting style, ensuring optimal p