India Steel Sector Faces EU Carbon Rule Challenge

The Indian steel sector—the world’s second-largest—faces a critical challenge in 2025 as the European Union (EU) tightens its environmental standards, intensifying its focus on carbon neutrality. With Europe being key customer for Indian steel, accounting for 25% of exports, India must urgently comply with stricter carbon regulations to avoid steep financial penalties that could undermine its global position in the steel market. Rystad Energy’s research suggests that by 2034, India and Russia could face some of the highest…