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.
Local Indian rebar prices surge amid robust retail bookings, Mumbai remains an outlier
Free India inks MoUs with companies to create 8.7 million mt of new special steel capacity
Free Indian automobile retail sales increase by 18 percent in January 2026
Free India’s SEML sees 4% fall in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY 2025-26
Free India’s NMDC Limited hikes prices of all grades of iron ore lumps and fines
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 7, 2026
Local Indian HRC prices rise higher, premiums emerge in select regions for quick delivery
Local Indian CRC prices keep rising amid inventory drawdown, users’ sustained restocking
Free India’s JIL commissions new steel coating line in West Bengal
Free Tata Steel sees 723% rise in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY 2025-26
Free AMNS India becomes first integrated steelmaker to receive India’s green steel certification
Ex-India pellet prices fall with large-volume deals at lower levels as buyers turn cautious
Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills
Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies
Indian billet exporters pause submission of offers, seeing low bids from key markets
Import scrap prices in India harden, but only rare trades concluded for higher grades
Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend with signs of correction from over-bookings
Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply
Free India-US trade deal announced by Trump, but key terms and timelines remain unclear
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 8% fall in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY 2025-26
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 6, 2026
Free Indian government approves MOIL Limited’s JV proposal to undertake manganese mining projects in Madhya Pradesh
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 8% rise in iron ore output in January 2026
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid positive budget mood, tighter supply
Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users
Free India’s Jindal Steel Limited sees 80% fall in net profit in Q3 FY 2025-26
Free India’s MOIL Limited hikes prices of manganese ore grades for Feb 2026 deliveries
Free India’s SAIL sees net profit rise by 260 percent in Q3 FY 2025-26
Free India declares coking coal to be critical and strategic mineral
Ex-India pellet prices recover amid limited trades of higher grades
Free Ex-India HDG prices stable as mills halt export offers amid strong local demand
Free India’s industrial output sees 7.8% growth in December 2025, a two-year high
Free India’s Sesa Goa seeks fiscal incentives for beneficiation in national budget
Free Goa to auction six iron ore blocks on April 16
Free Indian stainless steel industry seeks safeguards following FTA pact with EU
Free India’s SMEL starts construction of stainless HRC facility at Sambhalpur mill
Free Ex-India billet prices stable, interest in exporting improves amid local price correction
Indian import scrap prices weaken, but trading stall due to deprecating currency
Free No CBAM exemption for Indian steel exports to EU under FTA, negotiations to continue
Free India’s APTL to double structural steel production capacity by 2030
Free India’s JNIL to construct 2 million mt integrated steel mill in Maharashtra
Ex-India HRC prices stable to slightly firmer, trade activity remains cautious
Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend, outlook remains positive
Free India and EU sign FTA representing 25 percent of global GDP
Free Trade unions at RINL issue notice of strike on February 12
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 5, 2026
Free India’s JSW Steel inks pact with CSIR-CRRI to construct roads using steel slag
Local Indian HRC prices rise amid expected hikes by mills and budget optimism despite weak trade
Local Indian CRC prices diverge regionally amid cautious industrial demand
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 198% rise in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY 2025-26
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