Economic dataBusiness Standard
Rising soda ash imports threaten India's clean energy manufacturing
Negative-50
GreyOak summary
A report by C-DEP and CWS warns that India's soda ash imports surged 81% since 2021-22, reaching 22% of demand in 2024-25. The report recommends implementing WTO provisions and a 7.55 lakh tonne import quota to protect local industries.
What it affects
- Trade and current accountNegative -50
Soda ash imports surged 81% since 2021-22.Rolling sentiment Positive +20
- EnergyNegative -50
Domestic manufacturing capacity threatened by imports.Rolling sentiment Positive +44
