Author: Neesha Sen
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India: Sponge iron prices show mixed trends amid weak downstream demand
Limited liquidity leads to subdued buyer participation Higher input costs keep offers firm in select regions India’s sponge iron market witnessed mixed price movements d-o-d on 18 February 2026, as subdued regional demand patterns dampened trading activity across major regions. Overall sentiment remained cautious amid weak steel movement and subdued downstream offtake. In eastern India,…