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The Indian government has granted exemptions to select categories of steel imports from the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirements, providing temporary relief to industries dependent on specialised foreign steel.
According to the Ministry of Steel, exemptions have been extended for specific grades and products that are not yet manufactured domestically or are produced in limited quantities. These include certain high-grade alloys, electrical steels, and precision-engineered products used in defence, energy, automotive, and infrastructure sectors.
The decision aims to ensure uninterrupted industrial operations and prevent project delays while domestic production capabilities are being developed. The ministry stated that the exemption period would allow Indian manufacturers to upgrade technology and capacity to meet global standards.
Industry associations, including CII and FICCI, welcomed the move, saying it would maintain supply stability and prevent cost escalations in key sectors.
The QCO norms, introduced to enhance product quality and safety, mandate Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for all imported steel. The temporary exemptions, however, balance quality assurance with industrial practicality, supporting both ‘Make in India’ and ease-of-doing-business initiatives.
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