Author: Prashasti Giri

Modest buying persists despite lower offers Finished steel price weakens further in Raipur BigMint’s billet index declined by INR 300/t day-on-day to INR 41,000/t exw-Raipur on 17 February 2026, as market sentiment remained weak despite continued softening in spot offers. Trading activity was largely confined to need-based purchases, with moderate buying observed at reduced price…