{"id":10636,"date":"2022-05-17T06:17:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=10636"},"modified":"2022-05-17T06:22:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:22:31","slug":"metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Metals and Mining Industry in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\" >Metals and Mining Industry in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Future_Exploration\" >Future Exploration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Industry_Scenario_of_Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\" >Industry Scenario of Metals and Mining Industry in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Business_Opportunities_in_Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\" >Business Opportunities in Metals and Mining Industry in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Drivers_of_Growth\" >Drivers of Growth:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Production_Linked_Incentives_PLI_Scheme\" >Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#Industry_Trends\" >Industry Trends:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/metals-and-mining-industry-india-growing-industries\/#See_More_Links\" >See More Links:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\"><\/span>Metals and Mining Industry in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The primary metals industry, which includes<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-listing?CatId=134&amp;SubCatId=131&amp;CatName=Ferrous%20and%20Non-Ferrous%20Metals\">ferrous and non-ferrous<\/a><\/span> mining and processing, contributed $52.7 billion to India&#8217;s GDP, accounting for 8.1 percent of the entire manufacturing sector. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TbmmPUq2SX4\">Metals and Mining Industry in India<\/a><\/span> performs quite well within Asia as a whole, despite being substantially smaller than its neighbour China, which had a share of 29 percent (excluding Japan). Iron ore production was anticipated to be 2.3 billion tonnes in 2015, while coal production was estimated to be 596 million tonnes.<\/p>\n<p>Although public sector businesses generate the majority of Indian steel, few private companies make specialised steels for high-end uses. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/Bauxite%20Calcination%20Plant%20by%20Rotary%20Kiln%20with%20Fine%20Grinding%20Ball%20Mill\">Bauxite<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/CHROMITE%20BENEFICIATION%20PLANT\">chromite<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/speculating-copper-mining-and-processing-business\/\">copper<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/2539\/iron-ore-mining-e-o-u-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-investment-opportunities-cost-revenue.html\">iron ore<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/Concentrated%20Manganese%20Ore\">manganese<\/a>,<\/span> and zinc reserves in India are among the world&#8217;s greatest.<\/p>\n<p>Iron ore accounts for approximately 65 percent of all mineral production in India, with limestone (16 percent), crude oil (10 percent), coal (8 percent), and gold accounting for the remaining ten percent (5 percent). A major portion of India&#8217;s mineral riches is hidden beneath forest lands, which require environmental approval before mining can commence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit this Page for More Information: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/page\/mining-industry\/\"><strong>Start a Business in Mining Industry<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>India is regarded as a major producer of a variety of commodities, including <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/books\/book\/complete-technology-book-on-aluminium-aluminium-products\/isbn-8178330156\/zb,,119,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">aluminium<\/a><\/span>, asbestos, diamonds, graphite, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S982YTOdOvg\">gypsum<\/a><\/span>, lead, and zinc. Silver and titanium sponge are also produced in large quantities. Barites, cement stone, copper ore, dolomite, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/start-business-of-feldspar-processing-business-opportunities-in-minerals-industry\/\">feldspar<\/a><\/span>, garnet sandstone, and quartz are among the other minerals mined.<\/p>\n<p>Coal India Limited (CIL), National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC), Hindustan Copper Limited, and Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited are just a few of the significant mines in India. CIL and NMDC have been given special status as Navratna enterprises, equivalent to PSUs like as ONGC and SAIL.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Similar Articles: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.wordpress.com\/category\/minerals-mineral-processing-industry\/\"><strong>Minerals &amp; Mineral Processing Industry<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Exploration\"><\/span>Future Exploration:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India is the world&#8217;s second-largest crude <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/books\/book\/complete-technology-book-on-steel-steel-products-fasteners-seamless-tubes-casting-rolling-flat-products-others\/isbn-8178330180\/zb,,141,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">steel<\/a> <\/span>producer, with 104.91 million tonnes produced during January to November 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Total Finished Steel production reached 111.858 MT, up 21.3 percent from the previous year.<\/li>\n<li>During FY&#8217;22, India exported 13.5 MT of finished steel worth INR one lakh crores.<\/li>\n<li>Actual crude steel production is expected to reach 255 MT between 2030 and 31.<\/li>\n<li>By 2030-31, per capita finished steel consumption is predicted to reach 160 kg (from 72.3 kg in 2021).<\/li>\n<li>Steel production grew by 9.3 percent in July 2021 over July 2020 (weight: 17.92%).<\/li>\n<li>Demand for stainless steel in the United States is predicted to exceed 20 MT by 2047.<\/li>\n<li>During the fiscal year 2021, India produced 120 million tonnes (MT) of crude steel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_23145\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nUTUCI7up7E?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India has 1,303 mines that reported <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/c6WOAggwuJQ\">mineral production<\/a><\/span> (excluding atomic, fuel, and minor minerals) in 2019-20, producing 95 minerals: four fuel-related minerals, ten metallic minerals, 23 non-metallic minerals, three atomic minerals, and 55 minor minerals.<\/li>\n<li>India is the world&#8217;s second-largest coal producer, with total coal production of 716.08 MT in 2020-21.<\/li>\n<li>In December 2021, India&#8217;s total<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/Coal%20Mining\">coal production<\/a><\/span> climbed by 6.74 percent to 74.78 MT, compared to the same period in 2019.<\/li>\n<li>In 2040, coal is expected to be India&#8217;s greatest single source of electricity.<\/li>\n<li>Coal India Limited (CIL) dispatched 75.05 MT of coal in December 2021, up 14.62 percent from 65.48 MT in December 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote align-left\"><p><em>The country\u2019s FDI Policy for the Metals and Mining Industry in India allows: 100% FDI through automatic route in the steel sector.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Scenario_of_Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\"><\/span>Industry Scenario of Metals and Mining Industry in Indi<em>a<\/em>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the publication of the National Mineral Policy 2019 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2021, India presents a significant potential for metal sector investors.<\/p>\n<p>Iron ore, bauxite, chromium, manganese ore, baryte, rare earths, and mineral salts are all abundant in India. Due to reforms such as the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blog-description\/135\/\">Make in India Campaign<\/a><\/span>, Smart Cities, Rural Electrification, and a focus on building renewable energy projects under the National Electricity Policy, as well as increased infrastructure development, Metals and Mining Industry in India is expected to undergo significant changes in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>The third phase of the sale featured 88 coal blocks, while the fourth round, held in December 2021, featured 99 coal mines, with 59 fully explored and 40 partially explored.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our Books Here: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/books\/books\/steel-iron-ferrous-non-ferrous-metals-with-casting-forging-aluminium-ferroalloys-technology\/z,,a,f,0,a\/index.html\"><strong>Steel, Iron, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous Metals with Casting and Forging, Aluminium, Ferroalloys Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Coal 960 lakh tonnes, Lignite 52 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 2,103 thousand tonnes, Chromite 601 thousand tonnes, Copper conc 11 thousand tonnes, Iron ore 227 lakh tonnes, Lead conc 41 thousand tonnes, Manganese ore 331 thousand tonnes, Zinc conc 164 thousand tonnes, Limestone 391 lakh tonnes, Phosphorite 124 thousand tonnes, Magnesite 12 thousand tonnes, Gold 148 kg, and Diamond 34 carat were among the important minerals produced.<\/p>\n<p>Manganese ore (80.1%), Lead concentrate (74.9%), Phosphorite (57.0%), Copper concentrate (50.2%), Chromite (45.8%), Limestone (45.6%), Magnesite (44.9%), Zinc concentrate (43.2%), Bauxite (33.4%), Lignite (25.3%), Iron ore (13.7%), and Coal (13.7%) were among the important minerals with positive growth in March 2021 over March 2020. (0.2 percent).<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, 19 coal blocks will be auctioned for commercial mining. With a combined peak capacity of 51 MPTA, these mines are estimated to generate over INR 7,000 crore in income.<\/p>\n<p>When compared to the same month in 2020, India&#8217;s coal production climbed by 6.13 percent to 79.60 Mn Ton from 75 Mn Ton in January 2022. Recognizing the necessity of bringing sustainability to coal mining, the Ministry of Coal and all coal PSUs have established a &#8220;Sustainable Development Cell&#8221; to promote the implementation of better environmental management practises in coal mines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download PDF:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/pdf-and-doc-details?Id=16411&amp;title=The%20Metals%20and%20Mining%20Industry%20in%20India%20Growing%20Industries%20of%20the%20Future\">The Metals and Mining Industry in India: Growing Industries of the Future<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Opportunities_in_Metals_and_Mining_Industry_in_India\"><\/span>Business Opportunities in Metals and Mining Industry in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Metals and mining assets have a lot of upside potential for investors. There are numerous prospects for investors to profit from enterprises that mine minerals and metals for both the domestic and international markets. There is also the option of investing through mutual funds or direct equity investments.<\/p>\n<p>The Metals and Mining Industry in India is currently seeing unprecedented expansion. The price of base metals such as iron ore, nickel ore, and aluminium has been steadily rising in recent years.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BTSLIWhTvWU\">Steel production<\/a><\/span> has surpassed 72 million tonnes per year (MTPA). India&#8217;s iron ore, nickel ore, and aluminium growth potential is still quite strong. These metals have great growth potential as a result of rising industrialization and urbanisation processes both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>India is the richest country in Asia in terms of mineral resources, with vast amounts of bauxite, coal, copper, iron ore, mica, phosphates, rock salt, and uranium. About 5% of the world&#8217;s total proven mineral reserves are held by the country.<\/p>\n<p>It has substantial quantities of metallic minerals such as lead, zinc, silver, gold, and platinum group elements, among others. Apart from these minerals, large amounts of aluminium, diamond, gypsum, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/Limestone%20Powder\">limestone<\/a><\/span>, magnetite, marble, and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5Go62tk1-iU\">silica sand<\/a><\/span> can also be discovered. There are many uncharted places where geologists are still looking for fresh sources of gold, diamonds, and other minerals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Business Plans: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-listing?CatId=52&amp;SubCatId=52&amp;CatName=Mining,%20Quarrying,%20Mineral%20and%20Ore%20Processing,%20Coal,%20Iron%20Ore,%20Limestone,%20Chromite%20and%20Granite%20Mining\"><strong>Mining, Quarrying, Mineral and Ore Processing, Coal, Iron Ore, Limestone, Chromite and Granite Mining<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drivers_of_Growth\"><\/span>Drivers of Growth:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Cost Benefit:<\/em><\/strong> Steel and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-details\/Activated%20Alumina\">alumina production<\/a><\/span> conversion have a cost benefit.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Infrastructure and transportation demand is increasing:<\/em><\/strong> Housing for all by 2022 and the extension of the railway network are two examples of rising demand from the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/project-and-profile-listing?CatId=100&amp;SubCatId=100&amp;CatName=Infrastructure%20Projects\">infrastructure and transportation industries<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Unexplored Mines:<\/em><\/strong> Only 20% of the total mineral deposits have been exploited to date.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Government Policies that Help:<\/em><\/strong> Captive miners are allowed to sell coal on the open market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan:<\/em><\/strong> Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 package, a Production Linked Incentive plan in the specialty steel sector has been introduced.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Single Window Clearance Portal:<\/em><\/strong> A centralised platform for obtaining the clearances and approvals needed to start a coal mine in India.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_18143\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/?enablejsapi=1&#038;list=PL61bSU5tvb-X5ynMD-qSxDFCbJamxhUr0&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_Linked_Incentives_PLI_Scheme\"><\/span>Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the introduction of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in Specialty Steel to Improve India&#8217;s Manufacturing Capabilities and Exports \u2013 Atmanirbhar Bharat. The deadline for applications has been extended to May 31, 2022.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Trends\"><\/span>Industry Trends:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Demand for steel and aluminium is being driven by the rise of the automotive industry.<\/li>\n<li>Steel production is expected to increase to 300 MT by 2030.<\/li>\n<li>Longer mining leases (20-30 years) and greater openness in mine distribution are part of the mining sector&#8217;s opening up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_More_Links\"><\/span>See More Links:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Government Ministry\/ Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/steel.gov.in\/\"><strong>Ministry of Steel<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mines.gov.in\/\"><strong>Ministry of Mines<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/ibm.nic.in\/\"><strong>Indian Bureau of Mines<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/coal.nic.in\/\"><strong>Ministry of Coal<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industry Association<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/indsteel.org\/\"><strong>Indian Steel Association<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stainlessindia.org\/\"><strong>India Stainless Steel Development Association<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/aluminium-india.org\/\"><strong>Aluminum Association of 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