The All India uPVC Profile Manufacturers Association (AIUPMA) has raised serious concerns over the sharp increase in imported uPVC window profiles into India, warning that the domestic industry is under severe pressure due to unfair pricing, largely from imports originating in China.

According to AIUPMA, around 1.6 lakh metric tonnes of uPVC window profiles were imported into India in 2025, with nearly 99% coming from China. The association stated that these products are being sold at prices even lower than the cost of raw materials required for domestic manufacturing, creating an uneven and unsustainable competitive environment.

AIUPMA President Eniyan Shivam said that the association, which represents manufacturers across the country, is urging both the government and the public to recognize the seriousness of the issue. “If this trend continues, the future of domestic manufacturing will be at risk, and the vision of ‘Make in India’ could turn into ‘Sell in India’,” he cautioned.

The association highlighted that imports from China have steadily increased over the past three years, resulting in Indian manufacturers losing market share. Currently, Chinese imports account for 51% of the market, while domestic manufacturers hold 49%, indicating a critical tipping point for the sector.

AIUPMA attributed the imbalance to the existing duty structure, where raw materials imported into India attract higher anti-dumping duties, while finished products manufactured in China using the same materials enter India at significantly lower duties, giving them a major price advantage.

In addition to pricing concerns, the association also flagged quality issues, stating that many imported profiles are substandard and tend to deteriorate within two to three years. This has impacted customer trust and demand for locally manufactured high-quality products.

The situation has led to Indian manufacturers operating at nearly 57% idle capacity, resulting in underutilized infrastructure, financial stress, and uncertainty across the value chain. To address the issue, AIUPMA has urged the government to take immediate corrective measures, including:

1.Mandatory BIS certification for all uPVC profile products

2.Introduction of a Minimum Import Price (MIP) to curb low-cost imports

3.Review of the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) structure

4.Initiation of anti-dumping
investigations on finished products

5.Strengthening quality checks at ports

The association emphasized that urgent intervention is necessary not only to protect domestic manufacturers and MSMEs but also to safeguard the livelihoods of lakhs of workers employed across the sector. The issue has also been raised in Parliament by K. E. Prakash, bringing national attention to the challenges faced by the uPVC profile manufacturing industry.

AIUPMA reiterated its call for timely policy action to restore fair competition and ensure the long-term sustainability of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.