New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday addressed the sixth edition of the ISA Steel Conclave, urging steel industry stakeholders to adopt a spirit of self-reliance.

He urged the sector to examine its import-export profile, explore opportunities for import substitution, and work with domestic supply chains to reduce external dependence.

Cautioning against predatory pricing by certain countries, he said self-sufficiency would safeguard the industry's long-term viability and strengthen Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Highlighting the government's ongoing trade negotiations, the Minister said that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several countries would open new opportunities for Indian steel in global markets....