India’s trade-level HR plate (20-40 mm, Gr E250 Br.) prices rose by INR 900\/t ($10\/t) w-o-w to INR 56,300\/t ($612\/t) ex-Mumbai, excluding 18% GST, on 29 Jan’26 from INR 55,400\/t ($602\/t) a week ago. Supply constraints and steady demand led to positive sentiment, driving the price rise. Moreover, a market participant said that list price hikes may take place next month, further reinforcing the optimistic outlook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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