So much is talked about Indian economic growth and steel but what is the ground reality? Is India the Next China?

What is the real size of the Indian steel market? What are the forecasts of steel demand in India say, till about 2015?

What is building Indias steel dream and what has come on its way? What is happening to the steel projects?

How competitive is Indian steel? Will they remain where they are today globally, or will their relative position change? Where are the real advantages for Indian steel makers?

What is the big iron ore story? What can happen to iron ore policy?

What are the forecasts of demand and supply of iron ore and coal for the steel industry?

From a strategic point of view, where do the major steel producers lie today? What are the strategic options for them?

These issues, which have drawn attention of the industry, are addressed in a recently released study Indias Steel Industry: Critical Details, Evolving Structure and Strategic Options. The detailed study is a product of extensive and in depth analysis with incredible amount of time spent to put the numbers in perspective by a well known Indian steel expert.

The study critically looks at the current situation in the industry, potential of the steel market growth in the medium term, growth plans of the individual major companies, demand and supply issues related to raw materials like coal and iron ore, competitive positioning of steel production in the country, socio economic and political factors which may have direct and indirect impact on the growth dreams of the Indian steel makers etc. among a large number of other relevant issues of strategic importance.

This study is for those who are looking for business opportunities in the Indian steel landscape from the point of view of investment in capacity building, funding new projects, trading , investment in related logistics and infrastructure, global procurement and supply of raw materials.