Author: Shivani Patil

ROM coal shortages constrain washery production Sponge iron demand strengthens despite limited bulk buying Washed coal prices strengthened further as limited availability of suitable ROM coal and stronger enquiries supported higher offers. BigMint assessed 38-39% FC (5,000 GCV) washed coal FOR Raipur at INR 7,050/t on 19 August 2026, up INR 50/t w-o-w. Production at…