In a move to safeguard India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recommended the imposition of a three-year anti-dumping duty on solar cells imported from China. The recommendation follows a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the ministry’s investigation arm.
In its final findings, the DGTR concluded that “Solar Cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels,” have been exported to India at prices below their normal market value, resulting in large-scale dumping that has caused material injury to Indian manufacturers.
“The injury to the domestic industry has been caused by the dumping of the product,” stated the DGTR in its official notification.
The DGTR has recommended a definitive anti-dumping duty on such imports for a period of three years, calculated as a percentage of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of the goods.
- For certain Chinese producers, the proposed duty is 23% of CIF value.
- For others, the duty could go up to 30% of CIF value.
The final decision to impose these duties will rest with the Ministry of Finance, which will review and notify the measure after considering the DGTR’s recommendation.
The move aims to curb cheap imports that threaten India’s domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem, which plays a pivotal role in the nation’s renewable energy ambitions. Solar cells—typically made of silicon and used in photovoltaic (PV) systems—are essential for converting sunlight into electricity. When multiple cells are assembled into panels, they generate direct current (DC) electricity that powers homes and industries.
Additionally, the DGTR has also proposed the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboards originating from Chile and China, after finding evidence of similar dumping practices impacting local producers.
Summary
India’s Commerce Ministry has recommended a three-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar cells to protect local manufacturers from unfairly priced imports. The proposed duties—ranging between 23% and 30% of CIF value—await final approval from the Finance Ministry. The DGTR has also suggested duties on Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboards from China and Chile to prevent further harm to domestic industries.
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