Author: Prashasti Giri
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India: BigMint’s billet index extends rally on stronger buying, firm regional sentiment
Higher finished steel prices support billet uptrend Rise in sponge iron prices offers cost support BigMint’s billet index extended its upward trend on 28 July 2026, rising by INR 550/t d-o-d to INR 39,150/t exw-Raipur, as strong buying interest and supportive sentiment across neighbouring markets drove another sharp increase in spot prices. Producers raised offers,…