India Steel Conclave 2026

The Indian steel sector remains a critical pillar of the country's economic growth, supporting infrastructure development, manufacturing, automotive production & employment generation. Backed by India's National Steel Policy, which targets steel production capacity of 300 million tonnes by 2030-31, the sector is poised for significant expansion. Initiatives to promote the production of specialty steel for strategic sectors such as defence, along with rising domestic demand, are creating new growth opportunities. At the same time, the industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and the adoption of cleaner technologies, including hydrogen-based steelmaking and enhanced recycling practices to align with global decarbonization goals.

Despite its strong growth prospects, the sector faces several challenges, including high logistics costs, lack of capex, increasing competition from low-cost imports, particularly from China, and evolving global trade regulations such as U.S. tariffs and the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These developments are exerting pressure on exporters, impacting competitiveness, and necessitating substantial investments in green technologies to reduce carbon emissions. To deliberate on these opportunities, challenges, and the future roadmap for sustainable growth of the Indian steel industry, ASSOCHAM is organizing an India Steel Conclave & Expo 2026 on 17th July 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, and other key stakeholders.

Given your organization's esteemed position as one of the leading players in the Indian steel industry, we would be privileged to have your participation in the “India Steel Conclave & Expo 2026”.