Would imported steel have prevented an Indian-built carrier?

Would India's lack of suitable domestic steel at the time have prevented it from building its own carrier?

Imported steel could have supported domestic construction while India developed both shipbuilding experience and a better understanding of its future steel requirements.

The absence of suitable domestic steel is treated as a manageable obstacle to building a carrier in India. Steel could have been purchased abroad, with Sweden and Russia mentioned as possible suppliers. Confidence in Indian construction capability is considered a greater obstacle than access to steel. Building initial ships with imported material could also teach the domestic steel industry what properties future naval steel needed.