Ajoy Das
I graduated from the University of Kolkata with a degree in economics and have three decades of experience in reporting for leading print media publications, covering key manufacturing industries like iron and steel, energy (fossil and renewable), chemicals and petrochemicals and mining sectors (coal, bauxite, iron ore and copper). I work as a correspondent for SteelOrbis reporting on the Indian steel industry covering pricing and trade trends across the value chain, capacity creations and utilizations, corporate developments, government policy frameworks and industry related news.
23 Sep
Free India's first mineral exchange to become operational in FY 2027-28
22 Sep
Free Indian HRC suppliers still absent from exports, favoring steady local sales at high prices
22 Sep
Free India's infrastructure sector industries see 4.8% output rise in Aug 2026, four-month low
22 Sep
Local Indian rebar prices continue to rise at slower pace to hit four-and-half-year high
22 Sep
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 39, 2026
22 Sep
Free Indian government mulls relaxation of pre-shipment inspection regime applicable for imported metal scrap
22 Sep
Free India's NMDC sets out six-point road map to achieve net zero operations by 2047
21 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices rise further due to demand, further base price hike expected soon
21 Sep
Local India HRC keep surging amid sustained large-volume restocking, distributors seek premiums
21 Sep
Free India's Welspun Corp's Saudi subsidiary bags $209 million steel pipe supply contract from Aramco
21 Sep
Free India's NMDC likely to produce 60 million mt of iron ore in FY 2026-27
18 Sep
Ex-India pellet sellers supported by robust local market, ignore China's lower bids
17 Sep
Ex-India HRC prices rise further in latest sales to Europe, offers to other markets fade
17 Sep
Ex-India HDG sellers have limited allocation, local sales more attractive
17 Sep
Free India's metal and ore exports account for just 1.8% of global demand
16 Sep
Import scrap prices in India remain firm, buyers avoid ex-Europe purchases amid logistical risks
16 Sep
No incentive to export Indian billet as local market rises further
16 Sep
Free India-New Zealand FTA likely to come into effect on October 19, 2026
16 Sep
Free India's KFIL commissions new 35MW solar power plant at its Maharashtra facility
15 Sep
Ex-India HRC prices still elevated, but Europe the only viable export market
15 Sep
Local Indian rebar market resumes sharp uptrend amid rapid all-round restocking, tight semis supply
15 Sep
Free India secures larger EU steel quota under FTA but CBAM burden remains
15 Sep
Free Indian government to offer $12 million to part fund 100% hydrogen-run DRI plant
15 Sep
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 38, 2026
14 Sep
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid strong bookings, distributors' low stocks, second base price hikes discussed
14 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices continue to rise sharply amid large-volume restocking, tighter supply
14 Sep
Free India to get 1.64 million mt steel quota annually under FTA with EU
11 Sep
Ex-India pellet prices inch up further amid local market dynamics, overseas sales unattractive
11 Sep
Free India's Tata Steel commissions coke oven gas injection project at Meamandali mill BF
10 Sep
Ex-India HDG prices increased in line with local market dynamics
10 Sep
Free India NMDC Limited inks long-term iron ore supply agreement with SEIL
09 Sep
Free UK recognizes India's carbon credit trading scheme, likely to ease CBAM tax
09 Sep
Import scrap prices in India harden amid tight supply, trade activity improves
09 Sep
Ex-India billet prices surge nominally as sellers focus on robust local market
09 Sep
Free India's SMEL sees stainless steel sales rise by 16.44% in August 2026
09 Sep
Free India's NMDC hikes iron ore lump prices for Sept, fines prices stable
08 Sep
Indian mills hike HRC export prices amid robust local sales, exports limited to EU market
08 Sep
Local Indian rebar market shows signs of cooling, tentative correction in regional markets
08 Sep
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 37, 2026
08 Sep
Large Indian mills hike flat product base prices for September by up to $21/mt
08 Sep
Free India's MSSSL inks agreement with REPL to develop solar power project and support sustainable special steel production
07 Sep
Free India's JSL inks pact with Japan's JFE Steel to boost ferritic stainless steel manufacturing
07 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices surge by over $30/mt amid large-scale restocking
07 Sep
Local India HRC trade prices continue to rise strongly amid robust industrial demand, tight supply
07 Sep
Indian automobile retail sales across all categories up 18% in August 2026
07 Sep
Free SAIL sees eight percent rise in crude steel output in August 2026
07 Sep
Free India's JSW Steel sees 3% rise in consolidated crude steel output in August 2026
07 Sep
Free India's coking coal import port traffic up 10% in Apr-Aug FY 2026-27
04 Sep
Ex-India pellet prices harden further amid robust local market, pushing Chinese buyers to sidelines
03 Sep
Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade muted by aggressive competition and sufficient local demand
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