Author: Bhupesh Agrawal
-

India: Sponge iron prices rise by INR 300-700/t d-o-d; trade activity improves
Stronger finished steel demand lifts market sentiment Buyers return to market, anticipating further price hikes Indian sponge iron prices moved higher by INR 300-700/t d-o-d across key markets today following improved buying interest. Stronger finished steel demand in major consuming regions supported the semi-finished steel market, while higher raw material costs continued to squeeze producer margins.…