DGTR Recommends Two-Year Import Quotas on Soda Ash to Protect Indian Producers
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended imposing two-year quantitative restrictions on soda ash imports to protect domestic manufacturers from serious injury due to a sharp rise in imports. The proposed annual quotas are 754,992 tonnes in the first year and 792,740 tonnes in the second, pending government approval. The recommendation follows an application by the Alkali Manufacturers Association of India, representing major producers. While domestic production and profitability have improved, the DGTR warned that sustained import growth threatens the industry.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 9 Nov, 05:57 am. Other outlets followed.