Steel Prices

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West Asia conflict to impact SAIL steel prices marginally: Official

West Asia conflict to impact SAIL steel prices marginally: Official

1 min read31 May 2026
Companies

Jindal Steel FY26 profit up 20%, but costs weigh on margins

Jindal Steel reported record production in FY26, with net profit rising 20% and revenue up 8% on higher volumes and firm steel prices.

2 min read1 May 2026
Industry

Mint Explainer | How long will the steel price rally last?

Firm demand and higher prices set up a strong Q4 for steel companies, but a mid-May cooling may cap further gains.

2 min read23 Apr 2026
Markets

Steel producers set for strong Q4, despite a minor blip from West Asia war

Steel stocks have fallen 8–12% amid the West Asia war, but higher domestic prices, falling imports and stronger spreads could drive robust Q4FY26 earnings for producers.

2 min read2 Apr 2026
Markets

Nifty Metal index falls over 8% in one month amid US-Iran war; Analysts recommend buy-on-dips in metals stocks

Nifty Metal has dropped 8.53% in the past month due to global risk factors and profit-taking. Axis Securities maintains a positive outlook, suggesting a 'Buy on Dips' strategy as supply limitations and domestic demand support the sector despite current valuations.

3 min read26 Mar 2026
Industry

Steel prices hiked for the second time in two weeks as import curbs take effect

Domestic steelmakers raised prices twice in January after India imposed a safeguard duty, as construction demand revived, inventories stayed lean and mills sought to recover margins.

3 min read18 Jan 2026
Industry

Import squeeze, not demand boom, drives India’s steel export shift

India emerged as a net exporter of finished steel in April–December 2025 as safeguard duties and quality curbs sharply cut imports, even as exports rose amid weak domestic prices and surplus supply.

3 min read14 Jan 2026
Companies

India probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached antitrust law, regulatory order shows

India probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached antitrust law, regulatory order shows

3 min read6 Jan 2026
Economy

India extends provisional anti-dumping duty on low-ash metallurgical coke imports from six countries till 30 June

The move came after an investigation found that imports dumped from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia were causing material injury to the domestic industry.

3 min read31 Dec 2025
Markets

Jindal Steel’s capacity push is in place. Volume growth needs to follow now

Jindal Steel is betting big on its new facilities. If volumes ramp up as planned and costs reset as expected, the steel major's earnings profile could transform by FY28.

2 min read26 Dec 2025