Expert market analysis, price trend breakdowns, procurement guides, and trade strategies for India's steel industry.
Market Analysis
A comprehensive analysis of the Indian steel industry during the first half of June 2026, covering steel prices, scrap trends, imports, government policies, industry developments, and future market outlook.
Market Analysis
A detailed analysis of the Indian steel industry in May 2026 covering steel price movements, demand trends, imports, government policies, infrastructure growth, major industry developments, and market outlook.
Market Analysis
Indian steel and metal markets split clean down the middle this week. Sponge iron, TMT, billet, and structural steel all trended lower as the pre-monsoon demand pause bit and raw material costs softened. Aluminium, zinc, and copper rallied hard on Strait of Hormuz disruption — 13 bearish products against 2 bullish.
Market Analysis
India's steel market held firm in the week of April 13–18, 2026, backed by tight mill inventories and strong infrastructure demand — even as pockets of secondary-market weakness appeared in select cities. Meanwhile, non-ferrous metals extended gains and crude oil swung wildly on Strait of Hormuz developments. Here's what actually moved, why it moved, and what buyers and traders should do next.
Market Analysis
India's steel market holds its bullish footing on April 17, 2026 as Tier-1 TMT bars sustain gains above ₹59,800/tonne, imports fall 31.7% in FY26, and worldsteel forecasts 7.4% demand growth for India through 2026.
Market Analysis
Steel prices across India swung sharply in Q1 2026 — driven by Chinese export surges, a strong Union Budget, and tightening iron ore supply. Here's what happened, what it means, and where prices are headed in Q2.