Shreedutt Patnam
Senior Policy Analyst | Centre for Digital Economy Policy-
Rising threat of Chinese dumping: Critical need to safeguard chemical industry from unfair trade practices
The dumping crisis due to China is intensifying, with the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiating eight new anti-dumping investigations in December 2024 alone, targeting critical chemical intermediates whose domestic production is under threat.
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How China’s dumping of IPA threatens public health & pharma sector
Given the clear evidence of China’s detrimental trade practices and their impact on India’s pharmaceutical industry and public health, it is imperative that India takes decisive action to resolve this situation. The DGTR’s recommendation to impose anti-dumping duties (ADD) on Chinese IPA imports is not just a regulatory measure but a necessary step to safeguard India’s strategic interests.
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PVC sector: Parity on safety regulations & supply chain resilience must to grow the industry
In the interest of Indian consumers as well as for providing a non-discriminatory regulatory landscape for Indian PVC producers, it would be prudent to implement the quality control measures (QCO) as soon as possible. Such a step would send a strong message to all exporters to India who disregard safety standards and public safety for the sake of profitability.
