Author: Shikha Patle

Uncertainty around finished steel prices dampens sentiment Enquiries stay limited due to strong bookings in past 2-3 days India’s sponge iron (DRI) prices rose by INR 300-850/t d-o-d across major regions on 15 January 2026, driven by higher offers from producers. Despite the price increase, overall demand remained steady to muted, as elevated prices prompted…