1. Evolving role of distributors & suppliers in India’s construction growth.
2. Stronger collaboration across manufacturers, dealers, and users for quality and sustainability.
3. Infrastructure & housing push by the government creating ecosystem-wide opportunities.
1. Demand forecast from housing, roads, metro, and industrial infrastructure
2. Impact of PM Awas Yojana, Smart Cities Mission, Industrial Corridors, PM Gatishakti, Sagarmala, and Bharatmala on construction-led demand
3. Balancing supply with demand - dealer and distributor perspectives
4. Integrating ports as inbound and outbound gateways and strengthening multimodal connectivity
1. What level of green premium in steel is viable, who should absorb it, and how can policy support accelerate its reduction?
2. Who will drive demand for green steel in India, and how can procurement and long-term offtake commitments make it commercially bankable?
3. How does green steel strengthen competitiveness and net-zero outcomes, and what actions can industry take now to scale adoption?
1. How can financing solutions like TReDS help channel partners manage cash flow better and reduce dependence on CC limits and traditional bank limits?
2. How does timely access to working capital support on-time payments, smoother daily operations, and steady business growth?
3. What practical financing options can help channel partners grow sustainably while easing pressure on existing bank lines?
1. Ground-level demand trends in residential and commercial projects
2. Pricing sensitivity and procurement behaviour
3. Challenges in project execution and material availability 4. Expectations from steel manufacturers and distributors
1. Emerging architectural trends and material choices
2. Role of steel in sustainable and innovative design
3. Quality, aesthetics and performance expectations
4. Collaboration between architects, brands and distributors
1. Why do quality standards and certified steel matter for safe, reliable, and consistent construction outcomes?
2. What risks do sub-standard materials create for project delays, safety, and rework?
3. How do quality choices today influence long-term safety, brand reputation, and liability across the construction value chain?
1. Why do steel channel partners receive GST notices even when their filings and compliance are in order? 2. What is the correct way for steel distributors to respond - what records, reconciliations, and explanations are critical?
3. How can steel channel partners stay compliant, avoid disputes, and use available legal remedies to protect their business?
1. What really drives steel prices in the near term, and how can buyers read market signals to decide when to buy?
2. When does strategic sourcing make more sense than spot buying, and how can price benchmarks help in day-to-day negotiations?
3. How can companies manage price swings through better inventory planning, supplier mix, and practical risk controls?
1. Common payment risks in the steel trade and how to structure effective credit terms and safeguards.
2. Legal tools, recovery mechanisms, and negotiation strategies for managing customers and resolving disputes.
3. Case-based learning from real trade scenarios and practical industry experience
1. Setting clear credit policies and monitoring customer accounts.
2. Negotiation & communication tactics for timely recovery.
3. Legal and documentation best practices.
4. Role of digital tools in credit control.
1. How are e-commerce and modern trade improving price transparency, product availability, and trust in steel buying?
2. Where can channel partners create value through better inventory management, faster delivery, and more reliable supply?
3. What can distributors do to build long-term customer trust through consistent pricing, speed, and transparency in a digital market?