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India's CRGO Crossroads: Can Domestic Production Keep Pace With a Nation Running Out of Room to Import?
A DGTR anti-dumping investigation has been initiated against CRGO and Amorphous Metal imports from China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia — at the exact moment India needs more of this material than at any point in its history. The Timing Could Not Be More Consequential On 22 June 2026, India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) issued F. No. 6/17/2026-DGTR: an initiation notification for an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Electr

Mukesh Sekar
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Your Guide to Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) Electrical Steel in India
In India’s transformer manufacturing and electrical sector, Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) electrical steel remains essential for core construction and performance. However, global supply limitations and rising import costs have led to the circulation of secondary oily CRGO materials. These materials are strictly used for non-commercial, educational, and research purposes in compliance with Indian regulations. At S M Steels, we prioritize lawful, transparent, and ethical t

Mukesh Sekar
Oct 11, 20253 min read
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