Asian stainless steel market weakens amid potential increase in nickel ore supply, tighter EU import quotas 
India: Steel wire rod prices soften in Jun’26 on subdued sales momentum 
South Asian ship recycling markets witness mixed trends 
India: Ministry of Mines unveils Mineral Exchange Rules, 2026 
India’s thermal coal port inventories rise marginally amid subdued demand for imports 
Prime Minister Takaichi’s party wins landslide victory in Japan’s general election
Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi's party has won a landslide victory in Japan's general election. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won...
China: Billet prices slip, SHFE rebar falls on weak sentiment and softer costs
Chinese billet prices fell by RMB 20/t ($3/t) to RMB 2,910/t ($419/t) on 6 Feb 2026, while SHFE rebar futures...
India’s steel industry remains in expansion mode in Dec’25 even as downstream activity slows slightly
India records highest-ever monthly crude steel output Growth in industrial activity surges to 2-year high Manufacturing PMI falls but remains...
India: Melting scrap prices increase by INR 200/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang market rose by INR 200/t d-o-d on 7 Feb'26, as per BigMint's assessment....
Bangladesh: Non-coking coal imports gain momentum amid stronger supplier flows
Bangladesh's non-coking coal imports increased to 2.12 mnt in Jan'26, reflecting a 13% m-o-m rise from 1.88 mnt in Dec'25...
Baltic dry index eases amid seasonal slowdown, softer Capesize rates
The Baltic Dry Index dipped by 0.67% (13 points) d-o-d to 1,923 points on 6 Feb'26. It declined amid weaker...
Pakistan: Non-coking coal imports drop m-o-m in Jan’26 but surge y-o-y
Pakistan's non-coking coal imports declined 24% m-o-m to 0.5 mnt in Jan'26 from 0.66 mnt in Dec'25, largely due to...
Weekly Round-Up: Global ferrous scrap markets slow as Turkiye demand weakens, Ramadan cools Pakistan buying
Turkiye-South Asia scrap demand steady but cautious US domestic price gains lift export sentiment Global ferrous imported scrap markets stayed...
Weekly round-up: Billet prices soften ahead of Ramadan in Middle East; Asia sees weak demand in key markets
Black Sea billet export activity remains thin Asian billet prices stable, trades remain sporadic Global billet prices softened in the...
BNP workers in Tangail-4 constituency attacked with ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan
In Tangail-4 (Kalihati) constituency, supporters of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique, an independent candidate (smiley symbol), attacked the workers of...