The Economic Times

Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sectors biggest headache

In the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia is inflating the cost of coking coal imports, intensifying the financial strain. Yet, domestic production is holding its ground. The industry is pivoting towards enhancing operational resilience and implementing smart cost management to tackle these obstacles.