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.
28 May
Free India’s VPTL commences production from new stainless steel pipe and tube-making facility in Gujarat
28 May
Free India’s JSW Steel commences construction of 13.2 million mt greenfield steel mill in Odisha
27 May
Indian mills still interested in billet exports even though bids are declining
27 May
India’s scrap import market inactive as soft finished steel prices stall trades
27 May
Free India’s MAN Industries Limited acquires National Pipe Company Limited in Saudi Arabia
27 May
Free Jindal Oman inks pact to invest $390 million in construction-grade steel mill in Sohar
26 May
Ex-India HRC under pressure as global demand remains sluggish
26 May
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited commences prospecting at Gadhchiroli iron ore reserves in Maharashtra
26 May
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 22, 2026
26 May
Local Indian rebar prices continue to post bigger losses amid negative macroeconomic indicators and oversupply
26 May
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited, Bhartia and Carbon Iceland International ink pact for large-scale green methanol project
25 May
India’s RINL floats another export tender for SAE billet
25 May
Local Indian HRC trade prices stable amid falling volumes and negative demand outlook
25 May
Free India turns net importer of finished steel in April 2026
25 May
Local Indian CRC prices decline slightly amid low bookings and inventory rise among rerollers
25 May
Free India’s steel ministry seeks withdrawal of AD duty on met coke
22 May
Free India’s SAIL and GAIL Gas Limited ink pact to supply natural gas to Rourkela steel mill
22 May
India’s RINL floats new export tender for 30,000-60,000 mt billet as previous bids remain low
22 May
Ex-India pellet prices plunge as buyers from China pause bookings, local prices show declines
21 May
Indian mills hike HDG export offers, optimism for deals based on ongoing sales pitches
21 May
Free India’s core industries record 1.7% growth in April 2026, a two-month high
20 May
Free India’s JIL commissions continuous color coating line completing $155 million capex program
20 May
Indian mills remain fairly active in billet exports, buyers sensitive to higher prices
20 May
Indian HRC suppliers chase export deals with more competitive pricing
20 May
Import scrap prices in India fluctuate slightly as weaker rupee keeps buyers away
20 May
Free India’s SMEL plans $2 billion brownfield and greenfield expansion projects in West Bengal
20 May
Free India’s MSL floats subsidiary to mark entry into steel pipe making for oil exploration and electricity generation
19 May
Free Odisha government mining arm to set up pellet plant with $83 million investment
19 May
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 21, 2026
19 May
Downtrend in local Indian rebar market gains momentum amid rising inventories, falling trade volumes
19 May
Free Tata Steel targets 60 percent value added steel output share to hedge against price volatility
18 May
Local Indian HRC prices stable but negative mood reflected in declining trade volumes
18 May
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend amid regional losses on inventory rises
18 May
Free SAIL sees 43% rise in net profit in Q4 of FY 2025-26
18 May
Free Tata Steel sees 125% rise in net profit in Q4 of FY 2025-26
18 May
Free India-UK FTA implementation hit by hurdles of UK’s restriction on steel trade
15 May
Ex-India pellet prices continue consolidation at higher levels amid increased activity from China
15 May
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited to merge BMM Ispat Limited with itself
14 May
JSW Steel’s consolidated profit surges in Q4 FY 2025-26 amid asset sale
14 May
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid rising costs, but low bids continue to stall deals
14 May
India’s RINL floats another billet export tender, for shipment in mid-July
13 May
Ex-India billet trade accelerates with stronger margins, local market slips
13 May
Import scrap price softens in India, sellers retreat from lack of trading, buyers focus on local purchases
13 May
Free India-Oman FTA to come into effect from June 1, 2026
13 May
Free India’s JSW Steel sees 1% fall in consolidated crude steel output in April 2026
12 May
Ex-India HRC priced more aggressively amid successful export sales, domestic pressure shifts focus overseas
12 May
Local Indian rebar prices suffer setbacks amid rising inventories
12 May
Free Toyota Motor Corp. to build third vehicle manufacturing facility in India
12 May
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 20, 2026
11 May
Large Indian mills except one hike flat steel prices for May delivery
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