Author: Bhupesh Agrawal
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India: Sponge iron prices gain even as trade activity weakens
Need-based buying dominates as higher prices weigh on demand Buyers hesitant to build inventories amid uncertain steel demand outlook Indian sponge iron prices witnessed a strong uptrend at the beginning of the week, with prices increasing by INR 300-600/t d-o-d on 27 July 2026 across all major regions, supported by positive market sentiment and healthy…