Author: Kameshwar Rao
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India: Melting scrap prices rise by up to INR 700/t ($9/t)
Melting scrap prices today increased in most markets on below factors: Increase in substitute (sponge iron) prices supported by coal prices. Hike in semi-finished steel prices Improved bids at recent pig iron auctions conducted by major mills. Improvement in global scrap prices leading to a rise in domestic offers. Near-term prices are expected to inch…