India: NMDC, SAIL cancel pig iron auction on higher price expectations

NMDC Nagarnar and SAIL BSP held pig iron auctions on 28 February 2024. NMDC auctioned 60,000 tonnes with bids ranging from INR 34,200 – 34,500/t, while SAIL BSP auctioned 5,980 tonnes with bids ranging from INR 35,800 – 36,100/t. However, due to lower-than-expected bid prices, the auctions were rejected. A re-auction for the full quantity is scheduled on 6 March 2024 for NMDC.