Government Extends Import Controls on Soda Ash and Metallurgical Coke
The government has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs 20,108 per ton on soda ash imports until December 31, 2025. Additionally, country-wise import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke have been extended till December 31, 2025, affecting imports from various countries.
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The Indian government has announced an extension on the Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs 20,108 per ton for soda ash, now effective until December 31, 2025. This regulatory move aims to balance industry demand and local supply until the end of the year, according to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Soda ash, a vital component in glass manufacturing, detergents, and chemical production, will continue to see pricing constraints, first put in place last December. Industry observers are keenly watching these developments, given soda ash's critical role in manufacturing.
In tandem, the government has prolonged country-specific import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke, a crucial material for steel manufacturing processes, until December 31, 2025. This extension affects major suppliers from countries such as Australia, China, and Russia, establishing a total import cap of 14,27,166 tons for the second half of 2025.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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