Centre promises action on Chinese titanium dioxide imports
India’s domestic titanium dioxide industry is facing what has been described as a severe crisis because of low-priced Chinese imports. The Centre has assured Kerala that anti-dumping duty will be imposed, according to the supplied report.
The Centre has assured Kerala that anti-dumping duty will be imposed on Chinese titanium dioxide imports, according to The Hindu. The report said India’s domestic titanium dioxide industry is facing a severe crisis because of low-priced imports from China. It did not specify the amount of any proposed duty or when it would take effect.
The imports have significantly affected public sector undertakings in Kerala, including Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited, known as KMML, and TTPL, the report said. The assurance was described as a response to concerns about the pressure on the domestic industry. The supplied material does not identify the official who gave the assurance, or outline any formal notification, investigation or timetable connected with the proposed measure.
It also does not provide figures for import volumes, prices, losses or employment, nor does it include a response from Chinese producers or importers. The available information establishes the industry’s reported difficulty and the Centre’s stated position, but gives no further details about implementation.
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