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The Indian Ministry of Steel has extended the deadline for mandatory quality norms for certain steel and stainless steel product imports until March 31, 2026. This extension, previously set for October 31, 2025, aims to ensure the availability of critical steel products and support the scaling up of domestic production capacities. The ministry also eased rules for steel grades not covered by Quality Control Orders (QCOs), eliminating the need for prior clarification or No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the ministry.