From grey to green: Can Indian steel makers make the shift to sustainable manufacturing?

Steel is among the most critical inputs for nation building. But the global steel industry emits some 7% of global greenhouse gases. This is worrisome, especially as the demand for iron and steel is rising.An answer lies in reducing reliance on coal and increasing the use of electric furnaces to make steel. One alternative to coal here is green hydrogen — a clean energy source that emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.In January,