India: OMC keeps base prices steady for upcoming chrome ore auction
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has scheduled chrome ore auction for 124,400 t on 18 Apr'26, with offered volume higher by 20,100 t m-o-m. Base prices across most grades remained largely stable, edging down slightly by 0.5% (INR 96-131/t), while below 40% grade declined by 2% (INR 214/t). Recent stability in ferro chrome prices likely supported steady base pricing.