Steel3 min
SAIL Announces ₹35,000 Cr Capex for FY27 Expansion
Steel Authority of India plans capacity additions at Bhilai, Rourkela and Bokaro plants, targeting 35 MTPA by FY28.
Mar 30, 2026Read More
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Steel5 min readApr 1, 2026
India's Steel Production Hits Record 145 MT in FY26, Targets 200 MT by 2030
Fuelled by government infrastructure spending and housing demand, India's crude steel output crossed 145 million tonnes in FY2025-26 — a 7.2% year-on-year increase. The National Steel Policy roadmap targets 200 MT by 2030, with major greenfield expansions planned by SAIL, Tata Steel and JSW.
Non-Ferrous3 min
LME Copper Crosses $9,800/MT on Supply Deficit Fears
Global copper prices surge as Chilean mine disruptions and EV demand create a projected 500KT supply deficit in 2026.
Mar 29, 2026Read More
Policy4 min
Government Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Steel
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies extends provisional duties on hot-rolled flat products from China for another 5 years.
Mar 28, 2026Read More
Infrastructure3 min
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Drives 2.5 MT Steel Demand
The 1,350-km expressway project consumes massive TMT bar and structural steel volumes, benefiting western India mills.
Mar 27, 2026Read More
Global4 min
ArcelorMittal-Nippon to Set Up ₹1 Lakh Cr Green Steel Plant
AM/NS India announces hydrogen-based steelmaking facility in Odisha, aiming for 10 MTPA carbon-neutral output by 2032.
Mar 26, 2026Read More
Non-Ferrous3 min
Aluminium Prices Under Pressure as China Boosts Exports
Chinese aluminium exports up 18% YoY, pushing LME aluminium below $2,400/MT. Indian smelters seek safeguard duties.
Mar 25, 2026Read More
Policy3 min
Railway Freight Rationalization to Cut Metal Logistics Costs 12%
New freight policy offers concessional rail rates for steel, cement and minerals — reducing landed cost for bulk buyers.
Mar 24, 2026Read More
Infrastructure4 min
Smart Cities Mission Phase 2: ₹8 Lakh Cr Construction Pipeline
Phase 2 covers 200 cities with massive demand for structural steel, copper wiring, GI pipes and aluminium cladding.
Mar 23, 2026Read More
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