Steel occupies a prominent place in the manufacturing industry in India. Development of Steel Industry in India covers the refractory industry, the cold rolling industry, the sponge iron industry and reserves, with focus on the export prospects, global competitiveness and research & development. Given the importance of infrastructure, a special analysis of it has been made. The book also discusses every major steel plant and examines different end uses of steel production, current and potential. Tables and charts have been suitably provided to explain various issues. A brief analysis of e-commerce is also included. In the technology appraisal section, core performance areas and key issues have been discussed at length. The conclusion details the future scenario of the industry. The book includes detailed discussions on complex matters, which would be of interest and use to both technologists and administrators.

Study of the development of the steel sector of the iron and steel industry in India and of its role in national planning for economic growth - covers capital and labour force resources, government policy and control, location of industry, raw materials, investment, production, domestic and foreign demand for steel, etc., and includes in appendix financial aspects (incl. Historical aspects), cost and regression analyses. Maps, statistical tables, references, and annotated bibliography pp. 311 to 326.

Develops a fresh non-Eurocentric analysis of the rise and development of the global economy in the last half-millennium.