Author: Prashasti Giri

Odisha emerges as leading producer, with highest share Capacity expansions of 13 mnt announced in Apr-Oct India’s sponge iron production remained robust during April-September 2025 (H1FY’26), with the country maintaining its position as the world’s largest producer of direct reduced iron (DRI) via the coal-based route. However, domestic demand lagged behind production growth, creating a…