Author: Shikha Patle
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India: Sponge iron prices decline amid weak buying; south bucks trend
Trade volumes decline d-o-d amid muted demand Steady regional demand supports southern prices India’s sponge iron market exhibited a mixed trend on 30 June 2026, with prices declining by INR 50-250/t across most regions amid subdued trade activity in the central and eastern markets. Limited procurement inquiries and subdued finished steel demand prompted sponge iron…