Author: Prashasti Giri
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India: BigMint’s billet index rises marginally d-o-d despite limited demand
Firm finished steel prices lend upward momentum Sponge iron prices rise slightly, offering cost support BigMint’s billet index in Raipur inched up by INR 50/t d-o-d to INR 41,550/t ex-works on 20 March 2026, marking a marginal recovery after recent corrections. Despite the uptick, overall market sentiment remained subdued due to weak enquiries and cautious…