Author: Prashasti Giri

Rise in finished steel prices supports higher billet prices Buyers turn cautious after recent bookings BigMint’s billet index extended its upward trend, increasing by INR 250/t d-o-d to INR 38,500/t exw-Raipur on 24 July 2026, supported by higher raw material costs and firm producer offers. Despite the price increase, overall trading activity remained subdued as…