The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under India's commerce ministry has initiated anti-dumping investigations into five products imported from China and other nations, according to a notification reported by the Economic Times. The probes follow applications filed by domestic firms alleging material injury from dumped imports.
Products Under Investigation
The five products covered by the investigations are:
- Moulded soda-lime glass vials (used in pharma for injectable medicines, vaccines, antibiotics)
- Electric tractors in 6×4 and 4×2 axle configuration (used in logistics and goods transportation)
- Cyanuric chloride
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film above 100 microns (industrial applications)
- Carbon raiser made from anthracite coal
Applicants and Target Countries
| Product | Applicant Company | Target Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Moulded soda-lime glass vials | PGP Glass Ltd | China |
| Electric tractors | IPL Tech Electric Pvt Ltd | China |
| Cyanuric chloride | Not specified in source | Not specified |
| PET film above 100 microns | Garware Hi-Tech Ltd | China, Singapore, Thailand, UAE |
| Carbon raiser made anthracite coal | Carbon Resources | China |
According to the Economic Times, each applicant alleged that dumped imports are causing material injury and requested imposition of anti-dumping duties.
Investigation Process
The DGTR will determine the existence, degree, and effect of alleged dumping from these countries. If dumping is established and found to cause injury to domestic players, the DGTR will recommend anti-dumping duties. The finance ministry makes the final decision on imposing duties.
One of the notifications quoted by the source said: "On the basis of the application filed by the applicant... on the basis of the prima facie evidence submitted by the domestic industry, substantiating dumping of the product... the authority, hereby, initiates an antidumping investigation."
Broader Context
The source noted that US-China trade tensions and China's significant industrial overcapacity pose a major risk of cheap Chinese goods being dumped in India. In the last month alone, India initiated 10 such probes against dumped imports from China.
Anti-dumping investigations are conducted under the multilateral framework of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), of which both India and the target countries are members. The duties aim to ensure fair trade practices and level the playing field for domestic producers.
Trade Data
China has overtaken the US to become India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion. India's exports to China rose 36.66% to USD 19.47 billion, while imports increased 16% to USD 131.63 billion. The trade deficit swelled to an all-time high of USD 112.6 billion in 2025-26, up from USD 99.2 billion in 2024-25.
Compliance Implications
Importers of the five products from the named countries should monitor the DGTR's findings closely. If anti-dumping duties are imposed, they will apply to imports from the investigated countries. Companies may need to review their supply chains and sourcing strategies. The finance ministry will issue a final notification if duties are imposed.
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