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Nirmala Sitharaman Invites World Steel Association to Set Up Office in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has invited the World Steel Association to establish an office in India, citing rising steel demand and calling for...
India’s Finished Steel Consumption Rises 7.5% to 84.9 Million Tonnes in H1 FY27
India’s finished steel consumption rose 7.5% to 84.9 million tonnes in April–September 2026, while crude steel production increased 2.9%. Steel prices, safety initiatives...
Indian Steel Prices Hit Four-Year High as Costs and Demand Rise
Indian steel prices have reached a four-year high, driven by higher coking coal and iron ore costs and stronger post-monsoon demand from construction,...
India Can Grow Steel Industry on Domestic Demand, Says Naveen Jindal
Jindal Steel Chairman Naveen Jindal said India’s large domestic market and low per capita steel consumption can support further industry growth despite higher...
India’s Steel Consumption Rises 3.9% in August Despite Monthly Production Decline
India’s finished steel consumption rose 3.9% year-on-year in August 2026, while crude and finished steel production declined from July levels, according to provisional...
Indian steel prices likely to rise further as coking coal costs and post-monsoon demand strengthen market
Indian steel prices are expected to increase further in September 2026 as higher coking coal costs, post-monsoon infrastructure demand and strong automotive activity...
JSW Steel’s August Crude Steel Output Rises 3% to 24.65 Lakh Tonnes
JSW Steel’s consolidated crude steel production rose 3% year-on-year in August 2026, with Indian operations driving growth as capacity utilisation improved to 88%.
Steel Prices May Rise ₹1,500–2,000 Per Tonne in September on Stronger Demand
Domestic steel prices could rise ₹1,500–2,000 per tonne in September to around ₹72,500, driven by stronger post-monsoon demand, tighter supply and higher input...
India’s Steel Production Rises in April-July 2026 as Domestic Demand Stays Firm
India’s steel production rose in April-July 2026, with crude steel output reaching 56.2 MT and finished steel production increasing 4.7% year-on-year to 54.7...
Indian Steel Mills Face Margin Pressure as Coking Coal Prices Rise
Rising coking coal prices are increasing steelmaking costs for Indian mills, putting pressure on margins as producers face supply disruptions and limited scope...
