Indian refinery and petrochemical capex continues at scale (Panipat, Bina, Kochi expansions). Most projects specify ASME B16.5 + EIL-approved supplier list. Carbon steel A105 and low-temp A350 LF2 dominate. Buyers prefer IS 2062 / ASTM equivalent material traceability.
Nhava Sheva (JNPT) / Mundra / Chennai. 12-18 days from China. Customs: ICEGATE e-filing, free trade agreement (ASEAN-India FTA) cuts duty on HTS 7307.91 to ~5%.
LC 30/70 (30% advance, 70% against B/L) is most common. Indian banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI) confirm readily. Direct CNY settlement available via Bank of China Mumbai branch.
"We source ASME B16.5 Class 300 weld-neck flanges from Yajiada for our Panipat refinery expansion. EIL documentation matches their mill specs, and the pricing beats European mills by 18-22%." — Senior Buyer, Indian state refiner (de-identified, 2024)
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