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.
Free India’s JIL commissions continuous color coating line completing $155 million capex program
Indian mills remain fairly active in billet exports, buyers sensitive to higher prices
Indian HRC suppliers chase export deals with more competitive pricing
Import scrap prices in India fluctuate slightly as weaker rupee keeps buyers away
Free India’s SMEL plans $2 billion brownfield and greenfield expansion projects in West Bengal
Free India’s MSL floats subsidiary to mark entry into steel pipe making for oil exploration and electricity generation
Free Odisha government mining arm to set up pellet plant with $83 million investment
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 21, 2026
Downtrend in local Indian rebar market gains momentum amid rising inventories, falling trade volumes
Free Tata Steel targets 60 percent value added steel output share to hedge against price volatility
Local Indian HRC prices stable but negative mood reflected in declining trade volumes
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend amid regional losses on inventory rises
Free SAIL sees 43% rise in net profit in Q4 of FY 2025-26
Free Tata Steel sees 125% rise in net profit in Q4 of FY 2025-26
Free India-UK FTA implementation hit by hurdles of UK’s restriction on steel trade
Ex-India pellet prices continue consolidation at higher levels amid increased activity from China
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited to merge BMM Ispat Limited with itself
JSW Steel’s consolidated profit surges in Q4 FY 2025-26 amid asset sale
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid rising costs, but low bids continue to stall deals
India’s RINL floats another billet export tender, for shipment in mid-July
Ex-India billet trade accelerates with stronger margins, local market slips
Import scrap price softens in India, sellers retreat from lack of trading, buyers focus on local purchases
Free India-Oman FTA to come into effect from June 1, 2026
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 1% fall in consolidated crude steel output in April 2026
Ex-India HRC priced more aggressively amid successful export sales, domestic pressure shifts focus overseas
Local Indian rebar prices suffer setbacks amid rising inventories
Free Toyota Motor Corp. to build third vehicle manufacturing facility in India
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 20, 2026
Large Indian mills except one hike flat steel prices for May delivery
Local Indian CRC prices reverse downtrend after mills’ hikes, weak demand hits volumes
Local Indian HRC prices rebound after mills’ hikes, trade volumes shrink
Free India’s SMEL sees 46% rise in consolidated net profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited declared preferred bidder for iron ore block in Goa
Free India’s SMIOL sees net profit rise by 51% in Q4 FY 2025-26
Ex-India pellet prices edge up amid China’s return, sellers await further consolidation
Ex-India HDG prices stable, wide bid-offer gap stalls deals
Free India’s coking coal import traffic through major ports down 6% in April 2026
Indian billet exporters provide more discounts amid local declines, supply rather high
Import scrap prices in India stable at higher levels, mills lack confidence to restock
Free India’s crude steel output up 6% in April 2026, consumption up 8%
India’s automobile retail sales rise by 13 percent in April 2026
Free India’s NMDC hikes iron ore lumps and fines prices effective as of May 6, 2026
Free India’s LMEL sees 603% rise in consolidated net profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
India’s RINL floats another two billet export tenders for 90,000 mt amid its dissatisfaction with previous auctions
Ex-India HRC prices face pushback as deal levels trail behind offers
Local Indian rebar prices fall further amid weak demand, rising inventories
Free Indian passenger car markers achieve double-digit sales in April 2026
Free India’s JSL posts 27.5% rise in net profit in FY 2025-26
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 19, 2026
Free India’s AMNS commissions new automotive steel production line at Hazira mill
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