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India’s aluminium extrusion output falls to close to 900kt as capacity utilisation slumps near 30%
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India’s aluminium extrusion output falls to close to 900kt as capacity utilisation slumps near 30%

India’s aluminium extrusion industry is facing mounting pressure as production has dropped while manufacturers operate at only about 30 per cent of installed capacity, prompting concerns over the viability of several factories. The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has also sought the removal of the 7.5 per cent basic customs duty on primary aluminium which, together with the applicable surcharge, results in an effective duty of about 8.25 per cent, arguing that the levy is adding to raw-material costs for domestic downstream manufacturers. According to the latest industry figures, India’s aluminium extrusion production has declined to around 800-900 thousand tonnes, from approximately 1.2 million tonnes earlier. This compares with an installed extrusion...

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