Author: Bhupesh Agrawal

Subdued demand drags down semi’s sentiments Finished steel prices drop INR 200-300/t in Raipur BigMint’s billet index slipped INR 50/tonne d-o-d, closing at INR 37,450/t exw-Raipur on 22 August 2025. Despite holding largely steady, the market reflected weak buying interest and cautious sentiment across regions. Trading activity remained muted, with limited inquiries as most buyers…