Taiwan: Walsin Lihwa raises stainless steel wire rod prices for Apr’26
Taiwan's Walsin Lihwa has increased Apr'26 stainless steel wire rod prices, with 304 grades up by TWD 4,000/t ($125/t), 316...
Iron & Steel
Europes power market tilts back to coal as utilities prepare for fuel switching
Coal futures surpass spot prices, end-users restock to build inventories Natural gas prices remain steady but storage concerns escalate The...
Steel exports stall as supply risks persist; easing LPG flows offer limited relief in India – A 360-degree view
Brent near $113/bbl as infrastructure attacks and shipping risks continue LPG supply improves in India, but demand risks and cost...
Accused who escaped from Araihazar police station arrested
Police have arrested Ismail (30), who escaped from Araihazar police station in Narayanganj. He was arrested in a raid from...
India’s industrial activity picks up pace in Feb’26 but West Asia crisis may halt momentum
Crude steel production increases by 11% y-o-y, demand up 9% GST-cuts continue to drive robust y-o-y growth in auto sales...
Baltic Dry Index falls as vessel demand weakens
The Baltic Dry Index fell by 0.7% (14 points) to 2,017 on 30 Mar'26 against 27 Mar, pressured by softer...
Australia: Rio Tinto resumes Pilbara iron ore shipments following cyclone disruptions
Rio Tinto has resumed iron ore port operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed, with ship...
India: SAIL-Bhilai to auction over 1,900 t of crude coal tar in early Apr’26
Steel Authority of India Limited's (SAIL) Bhilai will auction 1,997 t of crude coal tar on 4 Apr'26. In the previous auction...
India: Around 100,000 t of iron ore booked at Odisha auctions
Odisha-based auctions saw 95,700-t iron ore booked out of 328,900 t offered. AM/NS (30 Mar'26): 40,000-t lumps (5-18 mm, Fe 60.5%)...
China: Iron ore spot prices rise marginally as supplies ease
Iron ore fines benchmark prices for Fe 61% edged up by $0.4/t d-o-d to $108.5/dmt CFR China on 30 Mar'26....
