Author: Kameshwar Rao
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Steel prices in south India jump by around INR 2,000/t w-o-w on higher input costs
Thermal coal prices rise by 12% w-o-w, lifting sponge iron prices Steel prices to stay firm on tight feedstock supply, seasonal demand Steel prices in South India increased sharply w-o-w on 6 March 2026, by around INR 2,000/t, driven by a surge in basic raw material costs such as sponge iron and coal. Despite moderate…