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.
19 Oct
Free Jindal Steel starts operation of first phase of cargo terminal at Paradip Port
16 Oct
Free India's Jindal Ferrous commissions new carbon steel production facility in Odisha
16 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices slip marginally, sellers focus on strong local demand and prices
15 Oct
Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade remains stalled by strong local demand
14 Oct
Ex-India billet prices stable though local market declines, domestic rebound expected
14 Oct
Import scrap prices in India stable, buying paused amid lower local prices, some rebar correction
14 Oct
Free India's SMEL secures coal block for backward integration for steelmaking
13 Oct
Mild correction in local Indian rebar market as demand eases, outlook still robust
13 Oct
Free India's Evonith Steel Inks pact with Sunsure Energy to procure 30MWp solar power for Maharashtra steel mill
13 Oct
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 42, 2026
12 Oct
Local Indian CRC prices rise amid better buying activity, extended delivery timelines
12 Oct
Local Indian HRC prices consolidate further amid slight dip in trade, correction unlikely
12 Oct
Free Tata Steel Colors launches pre-painted steel products in India
12 Oct
Free India releases draft national steel policy for public consultation targeting 604 million mt capacity by 2047
09 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices slump to seven-month low, sellers unfazed supported by robust local prices and delivery backlog ...
09 Oct
Free India's JSW Steel sees 5% rise in consolidated crude steel output in Q2 FY 2026-27
08 Oct
Ex-India HDG prices stable, large mills focus on meeting local demand
08 Oct
Free India's coking coal import port traffic up 10% in Apr-Sept FY 2026-26
08 Oct
Free India's BMWIL launches color coating line amid downstream expansion
08 Oct
Free Tata Steel's crude steel output in India up 10% in Q2 FY 2026-27, sales up 7%
07 Oct
Ex-India billet prices stable but sellers refrain from exports amid robust local market
07 Oct
Import scrap prices in India soften amid higher supply and slowing demand
07 Oct
Indian auto retail sales up 32% y-o-y in Sept 2026, m-o-m growth slower
07 Oct
Free India's crude steel output up 3.4% in Sept 2026, remains net finished steel importer in H1 FY 2026-27
06 Oct
Free Tata Steel expects Indian steel demand to grow 8-10 % in H2 FY 2026-27
06 Oct
Ex-India HRC prices still high but trade silent, local sales the top priority for mills
06 Oct
Local Indian rebar prices resume sharp rise, more large buyers active, retail buying lively
06 Oct
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 41, 2026
06 Oct
Free India's Tata Steel to hike capacity of subsidiary NINL to 5 million mt
06 Oct
Free India's Tata Steel develops fire-resistant structure steel product
06 Oct
Free SAIL sees one percent rise in crude steel output in H1 FY 2026-27
05 Oct
Local Indian HRC trade prices increase but at slightly slower pace
05 Oct
Local Indian CRC prices inch up amid mills' base price hikes and tighter supplies, trade volumes fall slightly
05 Oct
Large Indian mills start hiking local flats base prices for October 2026
05 Oct
Free India's SMEL inks pact with Maharashtra government to build 9 million mt greenfield steel mill
05 Oct
Free India's MOIL Limited sees manganese ore output rise 19% in September 2026
02 Oct
Ex-India pellet prices slip as China starts holiday, sellers absent from exports after multiple local price hikes
02 Oct
Free India's BCCL sees coking coal output rise by 22% in September 2026
02 Oct
Free Indian passenger car sales see slower y-o-y growth in Sept 2026, m-o-m decline
02 Oct
Free India's MOIL hikes all manganese ore grade prices by 5% for October 2026 deliveries
02 Oct
Free India's NMDC sees iron ore output rise 8% in Sept 2026, sales down 10%
01 Oct
Ex-India HDG prices stable and trade silent amid low bids, strong local demand
30 Sep
Local Indian billet prices resume their surge, keeping mills out of exports
30 Sep
Import scrap prices in India remain firm, activity slows amid tight availability
30 Sep
Free Indian metal recyclers seek government intervention over EU proposal to restrict metal waste exports
30 Sep
Free India's Tata Steel acquires equity in Singaporean subsidiary to support global operations
29 Sep
Free India's Ellanbarrie Industrial Gases commissions ASU at Jai Balaji steel mill
29 Sep
Free Indian Railways approves investment to ramp up iron ore freight capacity in Odisha
29 Sep
Ex-India HRC prices nominally stable as local sales dominate mills' priorities
29 Sep
Local Indian rebar prices still rise in most areas except Mumbai, outlook remains bullish
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