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.
Large Indian mills except one hike flat steel prices for May delivery
Local Indian CRC prices reverse downtrend after mills’ hikes, weak demand hits volumes
Local Indian HRC prices rebound after mills’ hikes, trade volumes shrink
Free India’s SMEL sees 46% rise in consolidated net profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
Free India’s JSW Steel Limited declared preferred bidder for iron ore block in Goa
Free India’s SMIOL sees net profit rise by 51% in Q4 FY 2025-26
Ex-India pellet prices edge up amid China’s return, sellers await further consolidation
Ex-India HDG prices stable, wide bid-offer gap stalls deals
Free India’s coking coal import traffic through major ports down 6% in April 2026
Indian billet exporters provide more discounts amid local declines, supply rather high
Import scrap prices in India stable at higher levels, mills lack confidence to restock
Free India’s crude steel output up 6% in April 2026, consumption up 8%
India’s automobile retail sales rise by 13 percent in April 2026
Free India’s NMDC hikes iron ore lumps and fines prices effective as of May 6, 2026
Free India’s LMEL sees 603% rise in consolidated net profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
India’s RINL floats another two billet export tenders for 90,000 mt amid its dissatisfaction with previous auctions
Ex-India HRC prices face pushback as deal levels trail behind offers
Local Indian rebar prices fall further amid weak demand, rising inventories
Free Indian passenger car markers achieve double-digit sales in April 2026
Free India’s JSL posts 27.5% rise in net profit in FY 2025-26
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 19, 2026
Free India’s AMNS commissions new automotive steel production line at Hazira mill
Free India’s MOIL cuts prices of all grades of manganese ore by 4%
Free India’s LMEL commissions second pellet plant in Maharashtra
Free India’s NMDC Limited sees 16% rise in iron ore output in April 2026
Free India’s Jindal Steel Limited bounces back to profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
Local Indian CRC prices fall further amid weak trade volumes, slower industrial restocking
Local Indian HRC trade prices continue to soften amid fewer bookings, discounted sales
Ex-India HDG prices stable backed by rising costs, deals remain stalled by low exportable volumes
Free Indian government plans second round of fund infusion in RINL to help sustain operational viability
Free India’s DGTR recommends five-year extension of AD duty on met coke imports but at lower rates
Free India’s INOX Air commissions ASU at Tata Steel Limited’s new EAF-based Ludhiana mill
Free India’s MOIL sees 20 percent decline in net profit in Q4 FY 2025-26
Ex-India billet prices stable, but sellers more interested in exports
Import scrap prices in India edge up amid global cues, buyers kept away by weak steel prices
Free India’s industrial output moderates to 4.1 percent in March 2026
Free IEEFA notes gap between Indian steelmakers’ ambitions and actions on decarbonization
Free India’s steel ministry grants temporary exemptions from mandatory QCOs for certain stainless products
Free India’s SML lines up additional $286 million capex to accelerate expansion projects
Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 18, 2026
Ex-India HRC prices stable to higher, trade stalled by EU curbs and Middle East uncertainties
Local Indian rebar prices continue sharp decline under inventory pressure
Free India’s Jindal SAW Limited sees net profit drop by 52% in Q4 FY 2025-26
Free India becomes net finished steel exporter in 2025-26 after two-year hiatus
India’s RINL floats second billet export tender for 30,000 mt for delivery by June 20
Free India and New Zealand ink FTA, to come into effect by December 2026
Free IEEFA: India’s steel sector faces mounting energy security risks
Local Indian CRC prices start to soften amid slower trade, selective discount sales
Local Indian HRC prices remain under pressure amid muted trade activity
Free India’s RINL floats export offer for 60,000 mt of billet for delivery by June 30
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