India has proposed extending the anti-dumping duty on glass imports from Malaysia for another five years, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly priced shipments entering the market.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), after a detailed review, reported that removing the existing duty could lead to a surge in low-priced imports, posing a threat to Indian producers. The investigation covered clear float glass used widely in construction, automobiles and household applications.
According to the DGTR’s findings, Malaysian exporters have continued to sell the product in India at prices below fair value. The authority warned that this trend could hurt domestic manufacturing capacity, employment and investment if protective measures are removed.
The proposed extension will now be reviewed by the Finance Ministry before final approval. India first imposed the duty several years ago after the domestic industry complained of sustained price undercutting by Malaysian suppliers.
Industry experts say the continuation of the duty will help stabilise the sector at a time when demand for construction materials is rising. Importers, however, argue that the move could lead to higher costs for downstream industries.
A final decision is expected in the coming weeks.