Build Connect 2026 will highlight growing role of dealers as India's steel sector expands

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) India's steel and construction materials industry is entering a phase where getting products efficiently to the market, is becoming as important as expanding production capacity. With steel output rising and infrastructure demand remaining strong, the focus is increasingly shifting towards strengthening dealer and distributor networks that support trade-led sales across the country. Industry estimates from BigMint show that India's steel production crossed 160 million tonnes in 2025, while installed capacity is expected to move towards 300 million tonnes by 2030. Cement capacities are also expanding, supported by ongoing infrastructure projects and housing activity. As production…