Indian DRI, billet, rebar update – 17 Apr

  • IF mills reduce offers by INR 100-500/t d-o-d
  • Buyers turn wary, expect further price drop

India’s induction furnace (IF) steel market witnessed negative sentiments today, with mills reducing offers by INR 100-500/tonne (t) d-o-d on 17 April 2025.

Sponge iron prices decreased by INR 150-300/t d-o-d, with the sharpest fall of INR 300/t seen in the Ramgarh market.

Billet tags declined by INR 100-500/t d-o-d, with the steepest drop of INR 500/t seen in the Hyderabad cluster.

Rebar (Fe 500) prices decreased by INR 100-400/t d-o-d. Prices dropped the highest in Raipur and Raigarh, by INR 400/t.

Overall, the market witnessed subdued buying interest, as evidenced by declining prices and sluggish trades. Notably, buyers adopted a wait-and-watch stance, expecting further price declines.

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BigMint’s price assessment (region-wise)



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