Indian Steel Perspective 2025 :

Growth in Steel Consumption and Structural Changes in the Indian Economy(1950-2000)
Steel Demand Scenario upto 2011-2012
Raw Materials for Iron and Steel Industry
Metallics for Steel Making
Iron and Steel Technology
International Trade
Restructuring and Mergers and Acquisitions
Competitiveness ofindian Steel Industry
Conclusions and Recommendations Government Initiatives; Industry Institutions Initiatives; Financial
Background Papers on Steel Demand
A. Aggregated Forecasting Model
B. Disaggregated Methodology for Demand Forecasting
C. Sensitivity of Steel Demand to Prices
D. Export of Finished Steel trom India-Some Projections




There have been revolutionary changes in the global steel scene with fierce competitive pressures on performance, productivity, price reduction and customer satisfaction. National boundaries have melted to encompass an ever increasing world market. Sagging prices have spelt turmoil in the industry. The future is challenging and holds great promise if right steps are taken because of the inherent qualities of steel. The book attempts an in-depth analysis of existing and futuristic prognosis for the world and Indian steel scene, effects of globalisation, technological developments, availability of raw materials, metallics balance, threats posed by substitute materials, global competitiveness, pricing, mergers and acquisitions etc. Econometric models and tools are used to forecast demand estimates for the short and medium term. Also an indicative assessment for the long term (2025) has been made. Finally, the book attempts to draw up policy prescriptions for the Government, industry and financial institutions. Indian and global steel community, policy makers and students of allied subjects may find the book useful.
Table of Contents :
Growth in Steel Consumption and Structural Changes in the Indian Economy(1950-2000)
Steel Demand Scenario upto 2011-2012
Raw Materials for Iron and Steel Industry
Metallics for Steel Making
Iron and Steel Technology
International Trade
Restructuring and Mergers and Acquisitions
Competitiveness ofindian Steel Industry
Conclusions and Recommendations Government Initiatives; Industry Institutions Initiatives; Financial
Background Papers on Steel Demand
A. Aggregated Forecasting Model
B. Disaggregated Methodology for Demand Forecasting
C. Sensitivity of Steel Demand to Prices
D. Export of Finished Steel trom India-Some Projections



About author :
R. K. Sinha retired as Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Industry. He has been on the Boards of IIM -- Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Kozhikode; ICI; Zuari Industries etc. Mr. Sinha is presently Chief Consultant with Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi.


S. C. Suri former Executive Director, SAIL, is Consultant in Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. He has extensive experience in steel operations, technology management, R & D, project formulation and design. Mr. Suri is post-graduate from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.