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How is India's evolving carbon market shaping demand for green steel? BigMint analysis

15-August-2025

How is India's evolving carbon market shaping demand for green steel? BigMint analysis

Govt sets CO2 reduction targets for 253 steelmaking facilities Green public procurement key driver of low-CO2 steel in near term CBAM threatens to erode steel industry's global competitivenessMorning Brief:With the rapid expansion in BF-BOF steelmak...

Maharashtra: Powering India Next Wave of Steel Growth

14-August-2025

Maharashtra: Powering India Next Wave of Steel Growth

Maharashtra ranks as India's 4th-largest crude steel producer Govt initiatives, auto industry driving steelmaking growthIndia, the world's second-largest steel producer, continues to strengthen its position in the global steel landscape. In FY'25, I...

India non-coking coal imports hit a 2-year low in July 2025 – BigMint analysis

13-August-2025

India non-coking coal imports hit a 2-year low in July 2025 – BigMint analysis

Total imports recorded at 11.76 mnt in Jul'25 Imports from S. Africa, Indonesia witness sharp declines Coal imports likely to edge up ahead of festive seasonMorning Brief: India's imports of non-coking coal, used for thermal power generation and in ...

India Ferrous Scrap Imports Rise 18% YoY in H1CY25 - Will the Momentum Continue in H2?

11-August-2025

India Ferrous Scrap Imports Rise 18% YoY in H1CY25 - Will the Momentum Continue in H2?

Scrap imports reach 4.6 mnt in Jan-Jun'25 Domestic scrap consumption up 15% to 15.08 mnt Japan, Singapore witness sharp surge in shipments to IndiaMorning Brief: India's ferrous scrap imports rose by 18% y-o-y in January-June 2025 (H1CY'25) reaching...

India Scrap Market Hits Lowest Since 2021 on Steel Slump, Seasonal Slowdown

11-August-2025

India Scrap Market Hits Lowest Since 2021 on Steel Slump, Seasonal Slowdown

Subdued construction activity weighs on scrap demand DRI share rises in charge mix due to cost factor, availability Liquidity crunch, rising inventory at yards impact scrap pricesMorning Brief: India's domestic ferrous scrap market has hit its lowes...

India Pellet Imports Surge in Jan-Jun 2025. But Will the Momentum Last?

29-July-2025

India Pellet Imports Surge in Jan-Jun 2025. But Will the Momentum Last?

Imports likely of Iranian origin, routed through Oman Domestic supply constraints drive buyers to imports Falling global prices lead to attractive import offersMorning Brief: India's iron ore pellet imports in January-June 2025 (H1CY'25) stood at 0....

Indian Pellet Output Steady in Jan-Jun 2025: BigMint Analysis

24-July-2025

Indian Pellet Output Steady in Jan-Jun 2025: BigMint Analysis

Output reaches over 53 mnt in H1CY'25, up 0.9% y-o-y Odisha remains top producer, Bengal records growth in output Higher iron ore production, fresh capacities driving pellet volumesMorning Brief: India's iron ore pellet production increased marginal...

India Iron Ore Output Up 3% in Jan-Jun 2025 Despite 4% Dip in Odisha

16-July-2025

India Iron Ore Output Up 3% in Jan-Jun 2025 Despite 4% Dip in Odisha

OMC records 15% y-o-y drop in production Karnataka's volumes up sharply by 19% y-o-y Crude steel production up 7% y-o-y in H1CY'25Morning Brief: Indias iron ore production increased by a slight 3% to 158 million tonnes (mnt) in H1CY'25 compared to 1...

India Non-Coking Coal Imports Fall 4% YoY in Jan-Jun 2025: BigMint Report Highlights Market Shift

16-July-2025

India Non-Coking Coal Imports Fall 4% YoY in Jan-Jun 2025: BigMint Report Highlights Market Shift

Total imports recorded at 11.76 mnt in Jul'25 Imports from S. Africa, Indonesia witness sharp declines Coal imports likely to edge up ahead of festive seasonMorning Brief: India's imports of non-coking coal, used for thermal power generation and in ...

Indian Steel and Raw Material Prices Extend Decline in June 2025: BigMint Analysis

04-July-2025

Indian Steel and Raw Material Prices Extend Decline in June 2025: BigMint Analysis

Rebar prices fall sharply on high inventories Premium coking coal prices drop 10% m-o-m HRC prices see marginal decline amid safeguard duty supportMorning Brief: Indian steel and steelmaking raw material prices trended lower in June 2025, remaining ...

BigMint lowdown: Global seaborne scrap flow contracts 6% in Q1 Calendar Year 2025

04-July-2025

BigMint lowdown: Global seaborne scrap flow contracts 6% in Q1 Calendar Year 2025

Global crude steel production down 2% in Q1CY'25 Turkiye sees 12% y-o-y drop in imports in Jan-Mar'25 Trade flow affected by protectionist policies, volatile steel marketMorning Brief: Global seaborne ferrous scrap trade volumes, excluding intra-Eur...

Global steel output drop weighs on met coal exports - BigMint Insights

25-June-2025

Global steel output drop weighs on met coal exports - BigMint Insights

Australian exports drop 7% y-o-y in 5MCY'25 India's imports of Russian coal up 70% y-o-y Indian mills optimising coal blends, diversifying import sourcesMorning Brief: Global metallurgical coal exports declined marginally by 1.5% y-o-y in January-Ma...

Pellet imports to India jump in May 2025 - Will the rally continue?

25-June-2025

Pellet imports to India jump in May 2025 - Will the rally continue?

Paucity of high-grade drives imports from Middle East Arrivals centered primarily in Kutch, Goa, Chennai Global iron ore price decline stirs interest in importsMorning Brief: India's pellet imports continued at a brisk pace in May 2025 after resumin...

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