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.
27 Mar
Free India to engage with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman for supplies of steelmaking raw materials
27 Mar
Ex-India pellet prices edge lower as Chinese buyers retreat, sellers hold back offers
27 Mar
Free IGSC: India needs to strengthen domestic scrap ecosystem to meet targeted shifts toward secondary steelmaking
26 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices hiked again amid rising costs, natural gas supply disruptions
26 Mar
Free India’s CIL to construct two coal washeries to augment supplies to key industries including steel mills
26 Mar
Free Indian government approves funding of three pilot projects using green hydrogen in steelmaking
25 Mar
Large Indian mills raise flats base prices for third time in March amid cost pressure
25 Mar
Free India’s GPIL firms up plans to build 1 million mt capacity greenfield steel mill in Chhattisgarh
25 Mar
Ex-India billet prices edge up again amid rising costs, but outlook still not good
25 Mar
Import scrap prices in India rise amid volatile freight rates, buyers resist due to weak rupee
25 Mar
Free India’s iron ore imports likely to hit seven-year peak in FY 2025-26
25 Mar
Free India’s JSL commissions 1.2 million mt stainless steel melt shop in Indonesia
24 Mar
Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade activity limited by local focus, Middle East disruptions
24 Mar
Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend due to weak demand, mounting pressure from energy crisis
24 Mar
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 13, 2026
24 Mar
Free India’s AMNS Limited lays foundation of 8.2 million mt greenfield steel mill project in Andhra Pradesh
24 Mar
Free India’s Jindal Steel completes 6 million mt expansion project with firing of third BF
24 Mar
Free India’s HZL and Tata Steel to collaborate on expanding use of low-carbon zinc in steelmaking
23 Mar
Local Indian CRC prices surge on base price hikes by mills, rapid restocking by industrial users and traders
23 Mar
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid restocking, anticipated supply tightening
20 Mar
Ex-India pellet prices inch up driven by higher freight costs, sellers on sidelines with focus on local sales
19 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices rise amid higher energy costs, trade stalled by volatile freight
19 Mar
Ex-India billet prices increase amid rising costs, volatile freight keeps trade muted
19 Mar
Free SAIL’s Rourkela steel mill achieves highest-ever plate output in FY 2025-26
18 Mar
Mixed import scrap price trend in India amid lower demand due to gas supply shortage
18 Mar
Free Tata Steel Limited to merge NINL with itself, plans $2 billion investment in Singapore subsidiary to fund overseas ...
17 Mar
Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend amid volatile conditions, rising energy costs, moderating demand
17 Mar
Large Indian mills begin flat product base price hikes to offset energy and input cost push
17 Mar
Ex-India HRC market firm amid rising costs, trade hit by Middle East risks
17 Mar
Free India’s JSW Steel and Tata Steel seek government intervention to mitigate propane gas shortage
17 Mar
Free India’s Tata Steel and Chinese university ink R&D pact for low-carbon steelmaking
17 Mar
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 12, 2026
16 Mar
Local Indian HRC prices rise amid improved restocking, expected base price hikes by mills
16 Mar
Local Indian CRC prices firm up amid wide regional variations as supplies show signs of tightening
16 Mar
Free Operations of India’s Jindal Stainless Limited hit by industrial gas shortage
16 Mar
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited to develop coking coal asset in Mozambique
16 Mar
Free India’s NMDC Limited achieves highest-ever iron ore output in FY 2025-26
13 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices stable, but deals stall amid weak Middle East demand, difficulties finalizing CIF-based contracts
13 Mar
Ex-India pellet prices rise as buyers’ interest increases, sellers impeded by higher freight
13 Mar
Free India’s Jindal Steel Limited emerges as preferred bidder for another iron ore block in Odisha
13 Mar
Free Indian research body CRRI and AMNS ink pact to explore use of iron ore tailings in road construction
11 Mar
Import scrap prices in India rise amid supply disruptions, unclear shipping surcharges prevent any deals
11 Mar
Ex-India billet offers up just slightly, but good local market supports mills
11 Mar
Free India’s shipping regulators cautions shipping companies and agents against predatory pricing amid war in Middle East
11 Mar
Free India steel production cuts loom amid gas supply disruptions
11 Mar
Free India’s Jindal Steel Limited emerges as preferred bidder for iron ore block in Odisha
10 Mar
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but mills pause offers amid unclear freight and insurance costs
10 Mar
Local India rebar prices consolidate higher as IF operators hike prices, rising energy costs temper outlook
10 Mar
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 2% drop in consolidated crude steel output in Feb 2026
10 Mar
Free India-Australia researchers develop method to cut steelmaking emissions using agricultural waste
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