India sets ₹34,000-per-tonne floor price for clear float glass imports
A one-year minimum import price on clear float glass is set to curb low-cost imports and support domestic producers including Saint-Gobain and Asahi India. The rule covers specified 4–12 mm glass categories, with exemptions for select export-oriented and SEZ imports.
What happened
Saint-Gobain · India imposed a ₹34,000-per-tonne minimum import price on clear float glass, restricting cheaper imports for one year. The measure is expected to
Key facts
- ₹34,000 per metric tonne minimum import price
- 4 mm to 12 mm thickness
- 1 year duration
- ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990
- DGFT Notification No. 29/2026-27
Why this matters
The import floor improves the strategic case for domestic float-glass capacity, supply agreements, and downstream processing investments, while SEZ and export-oriented exemptions preserve selective import competition.