AI SummaryIndia's stainless steel industry urgently requires reliable LNG and propane supply as West Asia tensions disrupt imports, creating a ₹8,500–12,000 crore annual market opportunity. A local distribution business supplying bonded warehouses in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu can capture ₹25–40 crores annual revenue with 12–18% net margins by securing overseas contracts and serving 50–100 mid-to-large mills. The timing is critical in 2026 as energy cost strain has become the industry's second-largest operational pressure; entrepreneurs with logistics expertise and ₹15–25 crore capital should move immediately before larger energy majors enter the niche.
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