Author: Shivani Patil
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India: Portside South African thermal coal prices edge up w-o-w amid seasonal tightness
Seasonal RBCT tightness lifted offers, trades stayed limited Weak sponge iron capped upside despite steady enquiries Trade activity remained limited despite higher offers, as ample domestic coal capped acceptance. Indian portside South African thermal coal prices increased marginally by INR 50/t w-o-w in the week ended early January 2026. Exw Paradip, RB2 (5,500 NAR) rose…