India has imposed a six-month antidumping duty on solar glass from China and Vietnam, effective from December 04, 2024. The duty targets textured toughened glass for solar PV and thermal products. Chinese producers face varying rates, with some at $677 per metric ton and others at $673 or $674, while Vietnam's solar glass has a $565 per metric ton duty.

The decision follows DGTR recommendations after an investigation initiated by Borosil Renewables Ltd. Imports from China and Vietnam made up 98% of India's total, with China's imports growing significantly. The landed value of imports was lower than the domestic industry's prices, and the domestic and imported glass are comparable and substitutable. The domestic industry can meet 84% of India's demand.

A reference price calculates the duty. The Solar Ancillary Manufacturers’ Association estimates the duty will increase module import costs from China by 48 paisa per watt peak for a conventional module and 63 paisa for a 2mm glass-glass module. For Vietnam, it's 29 paisa and 41 paisa respectively. There's no duty on imports from Malaysia.