Latest Update: November 20, 2025
⚠️ SUPERSEDED: The October 6, 2025 exemption order has been superseded by a new order dated November 20, 2025. The new exemption extends validity until March 31, 2026 (instead of December 31, 2025) for imports with Bill of Lading having shipped on board date on or before March 31, 2026.
Previous Update: October 6, 2025
The Ministry of Steel issued exemption order (S-20011/15/2024-TECH-Part(1)) granting temporary relief from mandatory input adherence requirements for stainless steel flat products under IS 6911, IS 5522, and IS 15997 valid till December 31, 2025.