Indian tier-1 steelmakers post uneven production growth in FY’26 even as demand outlook remains strong
Tata Steel overtakes JSW Steel as largest Indian steelmaker Focus stays on downstream expansion than volume-led growth Q1FY'27 margins expected...
Iron & Steel
India: HR plate prices remain stable w-o-w amid cautious market sentiment
India's trade-level hot-rolled plate (20-40 mm, Grade E250 Br.) prices remained unchanged w-o-w at INR 60,700/t exy ($630/t) as of...
India: Melting scrap prices rise by INR 500/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang market climbed up by INR 500/t d-o-d on 21 May'26, as per BigMint's...
Global ferro chrome trade contracts in CY’25 amid South African supply disruptions, weak demand
South Africa's exports halve as high power tariffs force smelter shutdowns Global stainless steel output rises 2% y-o-y in CY'25...
India: Melting scrap prices decrease by INR 500/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang fell by INR 500/t d-o-d on 20 May'26, according to BigMint's assessment, HMS...
China: Iron ore spot prices edge down on cheaper portside prices
DCE September futures fall RMB 2.5/t Recovering shipments puts pressure on prices Iron ore fines (Fe 61%) spot prices fell...
India’s coal output, despatch falter in Apr’26; pithead stock overhang persists
Pithead stocks remained significantly above normal Rake loading bottlenecks pressured coal evacuation India's coal sector began the new fiscal year...
India: SAIL-BSL’s pig iron auction records steep INR 1,850/t correction in bids
SAIL-BSL conducted a pig iron auction for 10,500 t on 16 May26, comprising three lots of 3,500 t each. Only...
India: OMC keeps base prices steady for upcoming chrome ore auction
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has scheduled chrome ore auction for 131,800 t on 20 May'26, with offered volume up by...
India: Melting scrap prices remain unchanged d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Alang, Gujarat, remained unchanged d-o-d on 19 May'26. According to BigMint's assessment, HMS (80:20) prices...
