India's steel sector posts strong April 2026 numbers, recording a 24.9% rise in exports to zero point four seven million metric tons. Domestic production climbs 5.8% to fourteen point zero nine million metric tons, while consumption grows even faster at 8.1% to twelve point nine nine million metric tons. Steel imports rise 30.8% to zero point six eight million metric tons, keeping India a net importer. Prices for rebar, hot-rolled coil, and galvanised steel all recover month-on-month, lifting market sentiment.