India Extends Countervailing Duty On Malaysian Solar Glass For Five More Years

The Government of India has decided to continue imposing a countervailing duty (CVD) on imports of solar glass from Malaysia to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair competition. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on June 2, 2026, following recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).

The DGTR conducted a detailed review and concluded that removing the existing duty would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidized imports from Malaysia. According to the investigation, such imports could cause significant injury to the Indian solar glass industry by creating an uneven competitive environment for domestic manufacturers.

The duty applies to Textured Tempered Glass, commonly referred to as solar glass, solar PV glass, or high-transmission photovoltaic glass. The product covered under the notification includes coated or uncoated glass with a light transmission level of at least 90.5%, a thickness not exceeding 4.2 mm, and at least one dimension greater than 1500 mm.

Under the revised framework, imports manufactured by Xinyi Solar (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and SBH Kibing Solar New Materials SDN. BHD will attract a countervailing duty of 9.71% of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value. Imports from all other producers or exporters will be subject to a duty of 10.14% of the CIF value.

To prevent misuse of the lower duty rates, the government has introduced strict documentation requirements. Importers must provide a valid commercial invoice containing a signed declaration from an authorized representative of the manufacturing company confirming the origin and quantity of the goods. If such documentation is not provided, the higher applicable duty rate will be imposed.

The countervailing duty will remain in force for five years from the date of publication of the notification unless it is reviewed, modified, or revoked earlier by the government.

Borosil Renewables Limited informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) about the development on June 3, 2026. The company welcomed the decision, stating that it would help address the impact of subsidized imports on domestic producers.

According to the company, the continuation of the duty is expected to create a more balanced market, encourage investments in local manufacturing capacity, support industry expansion, and strengthen India’s solar energy supply chain.