Banjul imported solar glass

Are solar glass imports a problem in India?

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) found that these imports, which account for 98% of India’s solar glass needs, significantly undercut local prices and recommended the duties. What does SAMA say?

How much does solar glass cost in China?

The Ministry of Finance recently imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty aiming to prevent the import of textured, tempered, coated, and uncoated solar glass imports from China below a floor price of $677 (~₹57,000)/metric ton. Before duties, Chinese solar glass cost was in the range of ₹28,000 (~$330)/metric ton – ₹30,000 (~$353)/metric ton.

Will India impose an anti-dumping duty on solar panels?

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on solar glass imports from China and Vietnam. While the intention was to protect domestic producers and support Indian manufacturing, developers worry this will escalate solar panel prices, impacting financial viability and project timelines.

Why is anti-dumping duty on solar glass a problem?

Developers face additional costs due to duties on raw materials, along with ambiguity over regulatory approval for claims under “change in law.” Anti-dumping duty on solar glass imports from China and Vietnam worries developers, impacting project costs and viability.