Steel Market Outlook
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,...
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...
Steel PSU capex to rise 44% in FY27 on improving demand outlook
Capital expenditure by steel public sector undertakings is set to rise sharply in FY27, led by SAIL and NMDC, as domestic demand improves...
SAIL Posts 60% Jump in Profit on Higher Volumes and Debt Reduction
Steel Authority of India Limited reported a strong improvement in profitability for the first nine months of FY26, supported by higher sales volumes,...
India–Europe Free Trade Agreement Signals New Phase for Steel and Low-Carbon Growth
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to strengthen steel trade, expand economic engagement and accelerate cooperation in low-carbon steel, offering fresh momentum...
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...
JSW Steel Posts 6% Rise in Q3 FY26 Crude Steel Output Amid Capacity Expansion Drive
JSW Steel reported a 6% year on year rise in consolidated crude steel production to 7.48 million tonnes in Q3 FY26, reflecting steady...
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...
JSW Steel Plans 50:50 Joint Venture with Japan’s JFE Steel to Cut Debt and Fuel Expansion
JSW Steel is seeking shareholder approval to form a 50:50 joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel, unlocking major capital inflows, reducing debt, 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...
