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 Goa government to engage third party to evaluate freshly mined iron ore for royalties and premiums
Ex-India billet prices drop, but deals fail amid aggressive competition in key markets
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid ongoing silent trade, challenging competition
Free India’s steel ministry convenes ‘open house’ consultation on steel imports
Free India’s SMEL commissions new cold rolling mill in West Bengal
Import scrap prices in India stable as trade conditions silent, steel market still weak
Free RBI: Surging steel imports undermine India’s producers and market prices
Free India’s core sector industries record 3% growth in September, 3-month low
Free India’s NMDC Limited cuts prices of iron ore fines and lumps
Free India’s steel ministry concludes consultations on low utilization of pellet plants
Ex-India HRC prices soften amid declines in EU, competition rises in main export markets
Local Indian rebar prices soften again as sellers cut prices, buyers retreat for holidays
Free Indian government sets fixed timelines for faster operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 43, 2025
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend as market participants retreat for holidays
Local Indian HRC prices soften further as buyers retreat for holidays
Free Sandbag: EU’s CBAM expected to have minimal impact on Indian exports
Free India’s Jindal SAW sees 64% fall in consolidated net profit in Q2 FY 2025-26
Free Tata Steel partners with AWIPL to operate and maintain air separation units at Jamshedpur steel plant
Ex-India pellet prices consolidate further amid more active buyers, tight supplies
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 307% rise in net profit in Q2 FY 2025-26
Ex-China HDG prices weaken in tandem with local and futures prices
Ex-India HDG prices remain stable amid silent trade conditions
Free India’s NSL secures quality certification for steel used in pipeline systems in petroleum and natural gas industry
Free Hyundai India to invest $5 billion by 2030 to boost local and export passenger car sales
Free India’s RINL seeks global supplier for 90,000 mt of BF grade coke
Free India’s JSL to invest $150 million to construct new wet milling units at its steel mill to boost circular manufacturing
Indian billet exporters in double bind of low overseas bids and falling local prices
India’s import scrap prices decline, but cheaper local alternatives still preferred
Free India’s JSL launches stainless steel tipper trailers for salt transportation
Pressure builds on Indian HRC exporters amid low bids and EU uncertainty
Downtrend in local Indian rebar market gains momentum amid tepid sales only with discounts
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 42, 2025
Local Indian CRC prices enter clearer downtrend amid oversupply, weaker-than-expected demand
Local Indian HRC prices soften further amid oversupply and discounted sales
Free India’s ACME Group to construct greenfield steel mill
Free India’s GPIL plans major expansion of Ari Dongri iron ore mine in Chhattisgarh
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 17% rise in crude steel output in Q2 FY 2025-26
Ex-India pellet prices rebound with buyers returning, sellers hold back volumes for further consolidation
Indian billet exports at standstill amid bearish outlook and low bids, mills hope for local rebound
Ex-India HDG prices stable, no deals even at discounted offers
Free Tata Steel sees 7% rise in crude steel output in India in Q2 FY 2025-26
Free Jindal India Limited commissions new downstream steel mill in West Bengal
Free India grants mandatory quality control exemptions for imports of certain stainless products
Free India’s coking coal import port traffic up 3% in H1 FY 2025-26
India’s import scrap trade almost silent as mills prefer cheaper local alternatives
Free Indian passenger car sales up just 5.22% in Sept despite late festival season surge
Free India’s steel imports down 36% in September, remains net importer
Ex-India HRC prices soften as sellers seek to attract buyers in Gulf and Vietnam
Local Indian rebar market lacks clarity, prices fall further in regional markets
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