Indian steel mills could fulfill only about half of their metallurgical coke requirements in the first half of 2025, constrained by import curbs and domestic supply bottlenecks. Giants like JSW Steel and AM/NS Steel cited quota caps and regulatory hurdles. The shortage is impacting downstream production, adding supply pressure to the broader industrial sector. Producers are pressing the government to relax import limits and simplify licensing. If unaddressed, the deficit may curtail growth in steel, auto, and construction segments amid rising global competition.