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Indian recyclers warn EU metal waste ban could raise costs, hit MSMEs

1 source · first seen 08:41 24 Sept · updated 08:41 24 Sept

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  • Indian recyclers warn an EU metal waste ban could raise costs and hit MSMEs
  • The EU supplies a significant share of India's aluminium, copper, lead and zinc scrap imports
  • Higher scrap costs could pressure Indian recyclers and MSME metal users

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EU rules pose costs and compliance challenges for Indian exporters

Indian recyclers warned that a proposed EU metal-waste ban could raise costs for Indian MSMEs, with the EU supplying a significant share of scrap imports across aluminium, copper, lead and zinc. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said EU rules could raise costs, while officials said MSMEs must meet requirements including ESG, CBAM and certification to benefit from an FTA.

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