(a) whether it is true that the domestic demand of steel had risen while exports had fallen during the last three quarters of the current financial year; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether it is true that the domestic demand of steel had risen while exports had fallen during the last three quarters of the current financial year; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)
(a)&(b): No, Sir. The domestic demand and exports for steel during (April-December, 2000 and April - December, 1999) were given below:
(In lakh tonnes)
April-December (1999-2000) April-December (2000-2001)
Domestic Demand 187.50 206.00 Exports 20.20 21.60