(a) whether the availability of Hot Rolled Coils is restricted in the domestic market due to their higher demand in the International market?
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Steel Authority of India Ltd. to overcome the shortage of HR Coils in the local market;
(d) whether SAIL and other steel companies of private sector have decided to increase the prices of Hot Rolled items ; and
(e) if so, the reasons therefor?