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.
03 Nov
Local Indian HRC prices soften amid sluggish demand, buyers delay return to market
03 Nov
Free India’s AMNS gets environmental approval for 8.2 million mt greenfield mill project
03 Nov
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 5% rise in iron ore output in October, sales down 3%
03 Nov
Free India relaxes stainless steel import curbs until December 31
31 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices rise, reversing recent correction as buyers return amid tight supplies
31 Oct
Free India’s Welspun Corp sees consolidated net profit rise 53% in Q2 of FY 2025-26
30 Oct
Ex-India HDG prices stable, enquiries from Middle East improves but deals still speculative
30 Oct
Free India’s VSSL sees 34% rise in consolidated net profit in Q2 of FY 2025-26
30 Oct
Free India’s AAPL sees 460% rise in consolidated net profit in Q2 of FY 2025-26
30 Oct
Free India’s SAIL sees 53% decline in consolidated net profit in Q2 of FY 2025-26
29 Oct
Free India’s NSL Limited posts less consolidated net loss in Q2 of FY 2025-26
29 Oct
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 41 percent rise in consolidated net profit in Q2 of FY 2025-26
29 Oct
Ex-India billet prices stable with mills showing more interest in sales abroad
29 Oct
Indian import scrap offers edge down due to weak demand, fresh weakening of steel prices
29 Oct
Free India’s industrial growth moderates to 4% in September 2025, a four-month low
29 Oct
Free India’s Jindal Steel Limited sees 26% decline in consolidated net profit in Q2 of FY 2025-26
28 Oct
Free Jindal India commences coated steel sheet supplies to white goods manufacturers
28 Oct
Local Indian rebar prices extend losses as mill drop prices, traders deepen discounts
28 Oct
Ex-India HRC prices resist further drops despite weak global demand
28 Oct
Free India’s JSW Steel bolstering raw material security through domestic expansion, overseas acquisitions
28 Oct
Free Rashmi Group to invest $1.13 billion in new 2.8 million mt steel plant in West Bengal
28 Oct
Free India’s L&T bags order for construction coke oven battery at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur steel mill
28 Oct
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 44, 2025
28 Oct
Free India’s Midhani secures certification for special steel used in fighter aircraft engines
27 Oct
Local Indian CRC prices stable amid thin trade activity with users pausing restocking
27 Oct
Local Indian HRC prices edge lower, pace of fall eases but bearish mood persists in trade
24 Oct
Free JSW Steel to establish scrap processing facility in Chennai
24 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices soften amid resistance by buyers
24 Oct
Free Goa government to engage third party to evaluate freshly mined iron ore for royalties and premiums
23 Oct
Ex-India billet prices drop, but deals fail amid aggressive competition in key markets
23 Oct
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid ongoing silent trade, challenging competition
23 Oct
Free India’s steel ministry convenes ‘open house’ consultation on steel imports
23 Oct
Free India’s SMEL commissions new cold rolling mill in West Bengal
22 Oct
Import scrap prices in India stable as trade conditions silent, steel market still weak
22 Oct
Free RBI: Surging steel imports undermine India’s producers and market prices
22 Oct
Free India’s core sector industries record 3% growth in September, 3-month low
22 Oct
Free India’s NMDC Limited cuts prices of iron ore fines and lumps
21 Oct
Free India’s steel ministry concludes consultations on low utilization of pellet plants
21 Oct
Ex-India HRC prices soften amid declines in EU, competition rises in main export markets
21 Oct
Local Indian rebar prices soften again as sellers cut prices, buyers retreat for holidays
21 Oct
Free Indian government sets fixed timelines for faster operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks
21 Oct
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 43, 2025
20 Oct
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend as market participants retreat for holidays
20 Oct
Local Indian HRC prices soften further as buyers retreat for holidays
20 Oct
Free Sandbag: EU’s CBAM expected to have minimal impact on Indian exports
20 Oct
Free India’s Jindal SAW sees 64% fall in consolidated net profit in Q2 FY 2025-26
17 Oct
Free Tata Steel partners with AWIPL to operate and maintain air separation units at Jamshedpur steel plant
17 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices consolidate further amid more active buyers, tight supplies
17 Oct
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 307% rise in net profit in Q2 FY 2025-26
16 Oct
Ex-China HDG prices weaken in tandem with local and futures prices
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