Parliament Question: Steel demand from infrastructure projects under PM Gati Shakti

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI *305. DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) the estimated volume of steel demand generated from infrastructure projects as in January, 2026 under PM Gati Shakti; (b) whether any assessment has been conducted regarding participation of small and medium domestic steel producers in supplying steel for these projects; (c) if so, the findings thereof; (d) the impact of domestic and global steel price fluctuations during 2024-2025 on project costs and supply timelines under PM Gati Shakti; (e) whether the Ministry has taken steps to align long-term infrastructure planning under PM Gati Shakti with domestic steel production capacity to ensure supply stability and price predictability; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI H.D.KUMARASWAMY) (a)to(f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (F) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED (*) QUESTION NO. *305 FOR ANSWER ON 20.03.2026 TABLED BY DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI, MEMBER OF PARLIAMERNT REGARDING “STEEL DEMAND FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS UNDER PM GATI SHAKTI” (a)to(f): India's crude steel capacity increased from 102.26 Million Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) in 2013-14 to 200.33 MTPA in 2024-25 that is an increase of 95.90%. Production of crude steel has also increased from 81.69 MTPA in 2013-14 to 152.18 ΜΤΡA in 2024- 25 (i.e. an increase of 86.28%) to meet surging needs in construction and housing, automobile and infrastructure sectors, etc. in both public and private domains. This robust demand underscores steel's pivotal role in India's Viksit Bharat goal. Steel is a deregulated sector where prices are determined by demand and supply, global market conditions, raw material prices, logistics, and power and fuel costs. Steel companies including the small and medium domestic steel producers supply steel to these infrastructure projects based on the techno-economic factors of market. *****