India: Melting scrap prices drop on subdued market sentiments

Domestic melting scrap prices witnessed a downward correction across locations on 22 Apr’22. The key factors behind the sharp fall in scrap prices were limited demand for substitute (sponge iron), which put pressure on semi-finished and finished steel prices. Amid overall bearish market trends, scrap buyers are not interested in booking higher volumes due to cost concern and high uncertainty in steel prices.


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