Mining
Steel Prices Gain Momentum as Policy Support and Export Demand Lift Market Sentiment
Steel prices in India have begun firming up as mills raise hot rolled coil rates, supported by safeguard duty, rising exports and higher...
Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 as demand and margins recover
India’s cement sector is expected to witness sharp price increases in early 2026, driven by improving demand, seasonal construction activity and a gradual...
Steel producers brace for profit pressure as prices stay weak in December quarter
Indian steel producers are expected to report sequentially weaker profits in the December quarter as soft steel prices and higher input costs continue...
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Relief to Industries on Off-Road Equipment Taxation
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that specialised off-road construction equipment used within industrial premises cannot be automatically...
India’s Steel Majors Face Antitrust Heat as CCI Flags Price Collusion
India’s steel sector faces regulatory heat after the Competition Commission of India found evidence of price collusion involving Tata Steel, JSW Steel and...
Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Gives Domestic Mills Pricing Leverage
India’s three-year safeguard duty on select steel imports is expected to curb cheap inflows, improve pricing power for domestic mills, and support margins...
India Imposes Three-Year Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports to Curb Cheap Inflows
India has imposed a three-year safeguard duty of up to 12 percent on select steel imports to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge...
Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Cranes Could Reshape India’s Construction Equipment Market
Proposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese cranes could rebalance India’s construction equipment market, strengthen domestic manufacturers like Action Construction Equipment, and support long-term Make...
Steel Industry Pushes for Permanent Anti-Dumping Duty to Counter Import Pressure
India’s steel industry is urging the government to move beyond temporary safeguard duties and implement permanent anti-dumping measures to curb cheap imports, stabilise...
Steel Policy Contradictions Could Raise Costs and Slow Growth: GTRI
Contradictory steel policies in India are raising production costs and weakening competitiveness, as protection for finished steel clashes with curbs on key inputs...
