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Aluminium Association Urges PMO to Protect Indian Industry from Surging Low-Quality Scrap Imports

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has appealed to the Prime Minister’s Office to protect the domestic industry from a surge of low-quality aluminium scrap imports. Imports hit 3.48 million tonnes in FY26, causing a forex outgo of over ₹88,400 crore. AAI urges higher basic customs duty, publication of a quality standard, and grade-wise HSN codes to curb imports.