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 CRC prices show mixed trend amid oversupply
Free India’s Rama Steel Limited acquires Abu Dhabi-based Automech Group Holding
Free AMNS India to triple its domestic steelmaking capacity to 25-26 million mt by 2030
Ex-India pellet prices fall as Chinese buyers retreat, preferring cheaper alternatives
Free India’s JSL ramps up heat treatment capacity at its Odisha steel mill
Free Tata Steel Limited approves slew of expansion projects at domestic facilities
Ex-India HDG offers stable, trading halts amid rising competition and lower bids
Free India’s NSL achieves BF capacity utilization of 101% in November 2025
Free Tata Steel to acquire LMEL’s pellet-making subsidiary TPPL for $71 million
Ex-India billet prices down as previous hike attempts fail to find response
Import scrap prices in India stable but trade stalled by rupee depreciation
Free India’s vehicle retail sales across all categories rise 2% in Nov 2025
Free India’s GPIL commences production at new pellet plant
Free SAIL’s IISCO mill awards BF project to Danieli Corus consortium, marking start of expansion
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 50, 2025
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 5% rise in crude steel output in November 2025
Local Indian rebar prices rise in major hubs like Mumbai amid robust buying, uncertainty remains
Ex-India HRC prices soften amid lower deal prices in Vietnam, Middle East
Local Indian CRC prices decline amid cautious restocking
Local Indian HRC trade prices show mixed trends as market lacks direction, buying interest weak
Free Goa forwards list of blocks to GSI for estimation of iron ore reserves before auction
Free India’s coking coal import port traffic sees 6% rise in Apr-Nov FY 2025-26
Ex-India pellet prices edge up amid tight supplies, stray deal done for high grade
Free India’s MOIL Limited sees 1% rise in manganese ore output in November 2025
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid Gulf discount demands and low EU buying
Free Japan’s JFE Steel to invest $1.75 billion in JV with JSW Steel to run BPSL mill
Ex-India billet prices nudged up, sellers prefer to avail of local market conditions
Import scrap prices in India soften slightly, trade activity picks up
Free Indian steel ministry: RINL’s future hinges on high capacity utilization
Local Indian rebar prices recover as big buyers return, supporting retail sales
Ex-India HRC offers stable in Gulf and EU amid muted demand, prices soften in Vietnam
Free India’s industrial output growth slumps to 0.4% in October, a 14-month low
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 49, 2025
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 11% rise in iron ore production in November 2025
Free India’s MOIL Limited hikes prices for most manganese ore grades for December 2025 delivery
Free Indian passenger car sales show robust November sales growth amid tax cuts
Local Indian CRC prices under pressure, mixed trends emerge amid oversupply, slow bookings
Local Indian HRC prices show mixed trends amid oversupply and weak demand
Free India’s GDP grows 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025-26, fastest in last six quarters
Free India’s steel ministry prepares $448 million DPRs to revive defunct VISL steel mill
Free Karnataka approves policy to restart iron ore exports through minor ports
Free India’s VIL secures environmental approval to ramp up billet capacity
Free HBIS Resources to increase iron ore sales to HBIS Hong Kong by value of RMB 400 million
Free India’s ESL announces $672 million investment to expand capacity to 3.5 million mt per year
Free IEEFA: India needs to deploy public capital to bridge gap in financing green steel projects
Ex-India pellet prices show small gains, trades stall amid low bids, buyers’ resistance
Free Jindal Stainless: India needs separate national stainless steel policy
Stable ex-India HDG offer prices contrast with unsustainable discounted deals in Middle East
Free Indian Railways set to unveil new freight transportation policy for steel sector
Free India’s Hi-Tech Limited starts production at brownfield steel pipe facility in Gujarat
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