Mumbai, May 6 -- India's steel sector sustained its growth trajectory in April 2026, recording year-on-year gains across key production and consumption parameters. The month continued to reflect healthy domestic demand momentum and stable industrial activity across infrastructure and manufacturing.

Crude steel production in April 2026 stood at 14.09 million tonnes, up 5.8% YoY over April 2025 (13.31 million tonnes). Hot metal production grew 5.4% YoY while pig iron output (0.69 million tonnes) posted a decline of 6% YoY. Finished steel production reached 13.05 million tonnes, up 3.4% YoY. Finished steel consumption in April 2026 was 12.99 million tonnes, registering growth of 8.1% YoY reflecting continued buoyancy in construction, infras...