India sets ₹34,000/tonne minimum import price for clear float glass

India has imposed a minimum import price of ₹34,000 per metric tonne on clear float glass in 4–12 mm thicknesses for one year, a move expected to curb lower-cost imports and support domestic producers including Saint-Gobain India and Asahi India.

— Source published Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 15:26 IST · First seen Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 19:35 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Saint-Gobain India · India imposed a ₹34,000-per-tonne minimum import price on clear float glass, restricting cheaper imports for one year. The measure is

Key facts

  • ₹34,000 per metric tonne
  • 4 mm to 12 mm thickness
  • one year
  • DGFT Notification No. 29/2026-27
  • August 18, 2026
  • HS codes 70051090 and 70052990

Why this matters

The policy improves the strategic value of Indian clear-float-glass capacity and could accelerate partnerships, capacity investments, or consolidation around protected domestic supply.

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