Baltic Dry Index gains d-o-d amid firm Capesize momentum
The Baltic Dry Index gained 1.7% (44 points) d-o-d to 2,567 on 17 Apr'26, supported by firm Capesize momentum amid...
Iron & Steel
India: Melting scrap prices remain unchanged d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Alang, Gujarat, remained stable d-o-d on 18 Apr'26. According to BigMint's assessment, HMS (80:20) prices...
US scrap exports fall to lowest level in two decades in 2025 on rising domestic consumption
Better mill utilisation, higher crude steel output boost scrap demand Turkiye remains top destination; Mexico imports drop 45% Net scrap...
India’s non-coking coal imports fall 5% y-o-y in FY’26 on weak thermal power demand, strong domestic supply
Power demand up just 1% y-o-y; coal-fired generation dips by 3% Surging renewable, hydropower generation weighs on coal demand South...
India steel index records slower growth w-o-w as market calms down amid Iran ceasefire talks
Mills hike HRC, CRC prices but trade sentiment weakens IF and BF rebar markets remain volatile, prices fluctuate Steel prices...
UAE: Scrap prices fall $5/t w-o-w; billet market firm amid supply disruptions
Scrap prices ease as buyers resist higher offers Billet prices supported by tight metallics supply Logistics constraints continue to disrupt...
India: Bids exceed base prices at Vedanta-FACOR’s ferro chrome auction
At Vedanta-FACOR's ferro chrome auction today, the larger lot (Cr: 56% min, 10-150 mm) achieved an H1 price of INR...
India: SAIL Bokaro’s pig iron auction sees price uptick of INR 550/t
SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) conducted a steel-grade pig iron auction on 8 Apr'26, offering 3,500 t, with the entire...
India: Mill scale prices rise across key markets
Mill scale prices rose across key Indian regions. Kandla: Prices rose INR 100/t to INR 8,600/t DAP on 8 Apr'26 against...
Chinese HRC, rebar prices rise in Mar’26 despite subdued demand
Post-Lunar New Year demand recovery remains insufficient Cautious procurement caps rebar gains despite seasonal improvement in construction Stable raw material...
