Indian DRI, billet, rebar update – 8 Apr

  • Mills reduce offers amid need-based buying
  • Prices likely to be range-bound in near term

India’s induction furnace (IF) steel market witnessed dull sentiments today, and mills reduced offers by INR 50-500/tonne (t) d-o-d on 8 April 2025.

Sponge iron prices varied by INR 50-150/t d-o-d, with a steep fall in the Ramgarh market by INR 150/t.

Billet tags varied by INR 50-500/t d-o-d across locations.

Rebar (Fe 500) prices moved down by INR 100-300/t d-o-d. Prices dropped the highest in Ahmedabad, by INR 300/t.

Today, inquiries were limited in the spot market. Buyers undertook need-based procurement, and consequently, mills reduced offers or increased trade discounts. Market participants expect prices to hover within a limited range in the short term.

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BigMint’s price assessment (region-wise)



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