India, April 24 -- India's steel sector faces mounting energy security risks as 90 per cent of its metallurgical coal is imported.

Further, 64 per cent of upcoming steel capacity is coal-based.

IEEFA warns that even with growing US supplies, India remains exposed to global price shocks, climate disruptions and freight constraints.

Experts highlight need to shift towards scrap-based electric arc furnace and green hydrogen steelmaking.

India's steel sector remains dependent on imports for around 90 per cent of its metallurgical (met) coal needs, even as 64 per cent of upcoming capacity expansion is anchored in coal-based blast furnace routes, reinforcing long-term energy security risks, according to a new briefing note by the Institute ...