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.
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
29 Sep
Free India's steel ministry to set up safety council for steel industry
29 Sep
Free India to unveil draft national steel policy targeting 600 million mt annual output by 2047
28 Sep
Local Indian HRC prices dip slightly amid mild correction, market mood still buoyant
28 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices still rise but at slower pace as large buyers take a pause
28 Sep
Free India's GGSPL to hike billet, sponge iron and rebar capacities at Gujarat mill
28 Sep
Free India's NMDC Limited commissions two million mt pellet plant
28 Sep
Free India's SAIL and BCCL to jointly develop two coking coal blocks
25 Sep
Ex-India pellet prices recover marginally but local sales still more attractive
25 Sep
Free India's SAIL targets 35 million mt crude steel output by FY 2030-31
25 Sep
Free India extends AD investigation deadline for stainless CR flats imports from three countries
25 Sep
Free India's Welspun Corp's US subsidiary receives $413 million order for HFIW pipe supply
25 Sep
Free India remains net steel importer in Apr-Aug FY 2026-27, China the leading source
24 Sep
Ex-India HDG prices at high levels, sellers focus on meeting local demand
24 Sep
Free Indian automakers partner with authorized facilities for vehicle scrapping
23 Sep
Indian billet mills still prioritize local sales even after slight price softening
23 Sep
Import scrap prices in India remain firm, trading activity revives gradually
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
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